throw pillow

noun

: a small pillow used especially as a decorative accessory

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While the chair doesn’t come with a throw pillow, the deep seat offers plenty of space to add a small cushion or throw blanket for a decorative pop of color. Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026 The five throw pillows shown are included with your purchase. Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 1 Apr. 2026 Also at play is Farm Rio's signature banana motif, which appears on doormats, throw pillows, and more. Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 31 Mar. 2026 Best Spring Porch Decor Deals Upgrade your curb appeal for spring with our favorite spring porch decor deals, including a lavender wreath, tall planters for your front door, plush outdoor throw pillows, and hanging planters. Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 31 Mar. 2026 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 3 Apr. 2026.

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