throw pillow

noun

: a small pillow used especially as a decorative accessory

Examples of throw pillow in a Sentence

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Make your outdoor living space as cozy as possible with these patio throw pillows. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026 The armchair-like frame is large enough to serve as a makeshift daybed, and is especially comfy when paired with a few throw pillows. Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 15 Apr. 2026 For the simplest switch, there are new throw pillows like this lumbar model that add pattern and color. Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2026 Bring It in Through Textiles and Fabrics Chartreuse might feel intimidating as a paint color, but McGee recommends embracing it through textiles like throw pillows, blankets, and even draperies. Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 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 22 Apr. 2026.

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