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

This sleek jacket is ideal for throwing on over sweaters during breezy or rainy days. —Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 12 Nov. 2025

No flag was thrown on the play, but former All-Pro offensive lineman Mitchell Schwartz, who won a Super Bowl with the Chiefs, believes Greenlaw might hear from the NFL on a possible fine. —Andrew McCarty, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2025

Nix finished an abysmal 18-of-37 passing for 173 yards on Sunday against Houston, but left a number of throws on the table. —Luca Evans, Denver Post, 5 Nov. 2025

Wear them with a long-sleeve top or bodysuit, add a belt with a statement buckle to dress it up, and throw on a pair of block heels for date night. —Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2025

Rhymes for throw on

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