Pronunciation: /ˈtʃoʊ.kɪŋ/
noun the act of obstructing the air passage, making it difficult to breathe
A1 He started choking on a piece of food.
A2 The baby was choking on a small toy.
B1 She experienced a choking sensation when she inhaled the smoke.
B2 The man saved his friend by performing the Heimlich maneuver when he was choking.
C1 The doctor quickly assessed the situation and performed an emergency tracheotomy on the choking patient.
C2 The restaurant staff acted swiftly when a customer began choking, administering first aid until the paramedics arrived.
adjective causing someone to be unable to breathe
A1 The child was choking on a piece of food.
A2 She felt a choking sensation in her throat when she saw the scary movie.
B1 The choking smoke filled the room, making it hard to breathe.
B2 The choking humidity in the air made it difficult to enjoy the outdoor concert.
C1 The choking grip of fear held her in place, unable to move.
C2 The choking realization of her mistake left her feeling overwhelmed.
formal She began choking on a piece of food and had to be given the Heimlich maneuver.
informal I saw him choking on his drink and quickly handed him a napkin.
slang He was choking on his laughter during the comedy show.
figurative The team was choking under pressure during the championship game.
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