choker

choker — noun

1. a short necklace or decorative band made of cloth, metal, beads, or other materi

1.名詞B1
釋義

a short necklace or decorative band made of cloth, metal, beads, or other material that fits snugly around a person's neck — for example, a black velvet band worn at a party, or a string of pearls sitting just above the collarbone.

例句

Leila wore a black velvet choker with a small silver pendant to the party.

collocation: velvet choker / pearl choker / leather choker

The vintage shop on Elm Street had a display of pearl chokers from the 1920s.

vintage + choker: historical fashion context

同義詞
  • necklace

    general term for any jewellery worn around the neck; a choker is a specific tight-fitting type

  • band

    a strip of material, broader and usually plainer than a typical necklace

  • collar

    refers to the part of a garment that goes around the neck, not to separate jewellery

文法句型

wear + a/an + [material] + choker

用法筆記

A choker is defined by its close fit — a loose necklace worn high on the neck is not a choker. You can describe the material (velvet choker, pearl choker, leather choker) or the style (lace choker, tattoo choker).

常見錯誤

❌She wore a gold choker that hung down to her chest.
✅She wore a gold choker that fit snugly around her neck.
💡A choker must fit closely; it cannot hang loosely.
❌He buttoned the top choker of his shirt.
✅He buttoned the top button of his shirt.
💡Choker is a piece of jewellery or a decorative band, not a shirt part.