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

One thing Taylor won't like is that Burrow was sacked once and then hit while throwing on third-and-4 from the Lions 38 during the second series. — CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026

The second pitch Dodgers closer Edwin Díaz threw on Thursday night sailed above the strike zone, at about eye-height on Brewers hitter William Contreras. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026

Welcome to a Monday Nightcaps — the one where Tim Walz throws on a quarter-zip and plays golf at what appears to be a $25-per-round local muni in Minnesota. — Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Whether you’re headed to a backyard barbecue, beach day, or casual brunch, this babydoll blouse is so easy to throw on. — Jamie Weissman, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for throw on

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