throw pillow

noun

: a small pillow used especially as a decorative accessory

Examples of throw pillow in a Sentence

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Fill the space with extra throw pillows, blankets, or books that can be stored out of sight until needed. Rachel Fletcher, Architectural Digest, 19 June 2026 Furbish 8x14-Inch Needlepoint Decorative Throw Pillow Another meaningful way to add a personal touch is to pick up needlepointing and sew your own throw pillows. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 June 2026 Large Geometric Patterns Chevron and oversized geometric prints had a long run in living rooms, appearing on everything from rugs and throw pillows to wallpaper and upholstery. Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 14 June 2026 Home scent reaches the emotional centers of the brain faster than any compliment about your throw pillows. Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 11 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for throw pillow

Word History

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of throw pillow was in 1926

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“Throw pillow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/throw%20pillow. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.

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