throw pillow

noun

: a small pillow used especially as a decorative accessory

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Snag these black and white striped outdoor throw pillows that offer a resort-like feel and have mildew-resistant removable covers. Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 27 June 2025 Snag throw pillows, indoor planters, a full-length mirror, and tabletop pieces like vases and faux flower arrangements starting at $24. Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 22 June 2025 Or, grab a reversible throw pillow to add a pop of color to patio furniture. Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 June 2025 Two panoramic terraces look out onto Positano and the sea, framed by leafy plants, colorful throw pillows and flapping curtains that add a touch of mystic to the whole ambiance. Livia Hengel, Forbes.com, 2 June 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 7 Jul. 2025.

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