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

Freddy Fermin, who earlier in the game homered to give the Padres a 1-0 lead, followed by laying down a sacrifice bunt that Antone simply bobbled and never made a throw on, loading the bases. —Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2026

Another shorts option, the Ekouaer Waffle Knit Lounge Set is an easy outfit to throw on for everything from a coffee run to a roadtrip. —Jordan Julian, InStyle, 9 June 2026

The lightweight knit is perfect for throwing on after a day at the beach, while curled up by the fire, or with a pair of linen pants and sandals. —Melony Forcier, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026

This linen tank top is ideal for throwing on with a pair of Bermuda shorts or matching linen pants during sweltering heat for a breathable outfit. —Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2026

Rhymes for throw on

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