throw pillow

noun

: a small pillow used especially as a decorative accessory

Examples of throw pillow in a Sentence

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The simplest way to refresh your home for fall is with richer, cozier textures, according to interior designers, and this velvet throw pillow is just what your couch needs. Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025 The weather-resistant Signature Design by Ashley Coastline Bay Outdoor Loveseat, which can comfortably sit three and comes with four throw pillows, is one of our favorite deals from the category. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025 Dumos Foldable Storage Ottoman Bench There’s nothing better than furniture with multiple purposes, and this sleek ottoman not only offers a place to rest your feet but also features a spacious 24-gallon storage capacity for blankets, throw pillows, toys, books, board games, and more. Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2025 At Rosa, the décor is colorful and feminine, plastic lines the throw pillows and a bowl of candy sits at the register — the trademark of a good church granny. Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 3 Oct. 2025 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 14 Oct. 2025.

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