choker
Choker (noun) means a close-fitting necklace worn snugly around the throat. Example: “She wore a black velvet choker with her evening dress.”
How to use choker
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA tight necklace, or someone who folds under pressure.
Word forms
chokers plural
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She wore a black velvet _____ with her evening dress.
Etymology
Formed from choke plus the -er ending, meaning "one that chokes" or "something worn at the throat."
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Rhymes for choker
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What does “choker” mean?
The word “choker” means a close-fitting necklace worn snugly around the throat. In plain terms, a tight necklace, or someone who folds under pressure.
How do you pronounce “choker”?
“Choker” is pronounced CHOH-kuh (/ˈt͡ʃoʊkɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “choker” in a sentence?
Here is “choker” used in a sentence: “She wore a black velvet choker with her evening dress.”
What part of speech is “choker”?
“Choker” is a noun.
How many meanings does “choker” have?
“Choker” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a close-fitting necklace worn snugly around the throat.