Choker

Pronunciation: /ˈtʃoʊkər/

Definitions of choker

noun a device for choking a shotgun barrel

Example Sentences

A1 She wore a choker necklace with her dress.

A2 The choker she bought was made of black velvet.

B1 The choker trend became popular in the 1990s.

B2 She felt uncomfortable wearing a choker that was too tight.

C1 The choker she wore was adorned with diamonds and pearls.

C2 The choker she purchased was a vintage piece from a famous designer.

Examples of choker in a Sentence

formal The woman wore a delicate pearl choker to the formal event.

informal She always wears that black velvet choker with her favorite outfit.

slang I love how that choker gives off major '90s vibes.

figurative The strict rules felt like a choker, suffocating any sense of freedom.

Grammatical Forms of choker

• past tense: choked
• plural: chokers
• comparative: more choker
• superlative: most choker
• present tense: choke
• future tense: will choke
• perfect tense: have choked
• continuous tense: is choking
• singular: choker
• positive degree: choker
• infinitive: to choke
• gerund: choking
• participle: choking

Origin and Evolution of choker

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'choker' originated from the Old English word 'ceocan' which means to strangle or choke.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'choker' has evolved to also refer to a type of necklace that fits closely around the neck, often worn as a fashion accessory.