throw on

phrasal 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

The slightly older set can make just as much use of the in-house ski shop as their parents, throwing on high-end Kjus gear and taking advantage of the top-tier instructors the hotel offers up for ski, snowboarding, and ice skating lessons. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Feb. 2026

The game will mark a rematch of Super Bowl XLIX and the infamous late-game interception Russell Wilson threw on the goal line. —Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 1 Feb. 2026

Use a pendant necklace to dress up a funnel-neck jacket or a tank top; throw on some tassel earrings to make a statement with a little black dress or a sharp suit. —Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 1 Feb. 2026

Pretti, who was legally licensed to carry a weapon, was seen being thrown on the ground by agents, who took a handgun from his waistband. —Ken Molestina, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026

Rhymes for throw on

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