Definition of chokernext
as in necklace
an ornamental chain or string (as of beads) worn around the neck a pearl choker closely wrapped around her throat

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Recent Examples of choker The model also shared a different angle of her engagement ring in a beachside selfie, where she could be seen beaming at the camera while wearing a cowrie shell choker necklace and a yellow flower in her brown hair. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 9 Sep. 2026 The garment was form-fitted and accompanied by a matching choker. — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2026 Especially memorable designs include its Naga choker, wherein each gem represents ornaments worn by a different native tribe, and its Naga orchid necklace, inspired by the nearly 400 species of the flowering plant found in the region. — Sohini Dey, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2026 Sunburned in my memory was the wall of belts, cuffs and chokers dripping gloriously in silver studs. — Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for choker
Recent Examples of Synonyms for choker
necklace
Noun
  • The victim reported that four teenagers stole their necklace and fled the scene, according to police.
    — Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Wear a little leather jacket over bandanna print balloon cargo pants with a beaded necklace.
    — Vanessa Friedman, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026

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“Choker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/choker. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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