throw pillow

noun

: a small pillow used especially as a decorative accessory

Examples of throw pillow in a Sentence

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Be sure to set the scene with throw pillows and blankets for cooler nights. Marisa Donnelly, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 May 2026 Opt for outdoor throw pillows and blankets instead. Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 1 May 2026 The sale offers both decorative and functional finds galore, like a spacious deck box that keeps clutter out of sight and a set of statement-making throw pillows starting at just $25. Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026 Fluff and rotate throw pillows, vacuum under couch cushions, declutter coffee tables and side tables, wash blankets and throws and add fresh flowers or greenery. Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 21 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 12 May. 2026.

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