Necklace vs. Choker — What's the Difference?

A necklace is an article of jewellery that is worn around the neck. Necklaces may have been one of the earliest types of adornment worn by humans.

A choker is a close-fitting necklace worn around the neck, typically 14 inch to 16 inch in length. Chokers can be made of a variety of materials, including velvet, plastic, beads, latex, leather, metal, such as silver, gold, or platinum, etc.

An ornamental chain or string of beads, jewels, or links worn round the neck

One that chokes or suffocates another.

(in South Africa) a tyre doused or filled with petrol, placed round a victim's neck and set alight.

A tight-fitting necklace.

(in South Africa) kill (someone) with a tyre necklace.

A high, tight collar.

An ornament worn around the neck.

A narrow neckpiece of fur.

Something felt to resemble this neck ornament, as in shape

A piece of jewelry or ornamental fabric, worn as a necklace or neckerchief, tight to the throat.

An article of jewelry that is worn around the neck, most often made of a string of precious metal, pearls, gems, beads or shells, and sometimes having a pendant attached.

One who, or that which, chokes or strangles.

(figuratively) Anything resembling a necklace in shape.

One who operates the choke of an engine during ignition.

(South Africa) A device used in necklacing (an informal execution); a rubber tyre that is filled with petrol. It is placed around the victim's chest and arms, and set on fire.

(slang) Any disappointing or upsetting circumstance.

(South Africa) To informally execute by necklacing; by setting on fire a petrol-filled rubber tyre which has been put around the bound victim's neck.

One who performs badly at an important part of a competition because they are nervous, especially when winning.

A string of beads, etc., or any continuous band or chain, worn around the neck as an ornament.

A loop of cable fastened around a log to haul it.

A rope or chain fitted around the masthead to hold hanging blocks for jibs and stays.

One who, or that which, chokes.

Jewelry consisting of a cord or chain (often bearing gems) worn about the neck as an ornament (especially by women)

A stiff wide cravat; a stock.

Someone who kills by strangling

An unfortunate person who is unable to perform effectively because of nervous tension or agitation;

Necklace that fits tightly around a woman's neck

A high tight collar