throw on

verb

threw on; thrown on; throwing on; throws on

1

: to quickly put on (a piece of clothing)

She threw on her coat and ran out the door.

Let me throw some shoes on.

2

: to cause (something) to work by moving a switch

He threw on the lights.

Examples of throw on in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Carolina’s defense has been much better against the pass than the run, but that could be because teams haven’t had to throw on them since the run defense is so poor. — Jonathan Rubin, Charlotte Observer, 11 Nov. 2026

Osborne was 17 for 34 for 245 yards, and did make some spectacular plays, throws on the run and deep balls. — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 8 Nov. 2026

Gaines knows how to throw on closet basics and look effortlessly put together, and a denim shirt is a staple in her repertoire. — Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2026

With their trademark thick stripes and preppy collars, rugby sweaters are one of the easiest fall layers to throw on and go. — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 1 Nov. 2026

Rhymes for throw on

• anton
• argon
• axon
• baronne
• baryon
• baton
• boron
• buisson
• bygone
• capon
• cardon
• chiffon