throw pillow

noun

: a small pillow used especially as a decorative accessory

Examples of throw pillow in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Forcing customers to walk past candles, seasonal decor and $12 throw pillows to grab a gallon of 2% can be worth a significant amount in incremental revenue per shopper. — Bar Maimon, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2026

This cloud-like couch comes with four plush throw pillows, while this timeless three-seater has soft yet supportive cushions. — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2026

To layer in more geometric contrast (and save you the time of finding coordinating throw pillows), the daybed comes with four rounded cushions that can be fashionably arranged along the backrest or stacked for extra support. — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 2 Sep. 2026

Try out a small red object like a decorative box or small throw pillow. — Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for throw pillow

• caudillo
• armadillo
• billow