throw pillow

noun

: a small pillow used especially as a decorative accessory

Examples of throw pillow in a Sentence

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One-minute object scan: Pick an object in your home (a plant, candle, or even your favorite throw pillow will work, says Yokota). Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 5 Aug. 2025 Marketing cars is subject to the same rules of retail engagement as selling lingerie or throw pillows or smart phones. Greg Petro, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025 Loloi x Magnolia Home by Joanna Gaines Erin Pillow Cover The windowpane design and nubby cotton of this throw pillow cover add dimension to a couch, sofa, or bed. Isabel Garcia, People.com, 27 July 2025 For your outdoor space, snag these LED string lights that add a soft, glowy ambiance to your patio, or make the area more comfortable with a set of striped throw pillows that stand up to the elements. Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 25 July 2025 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 21 Aug. 2025.

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