throw pillow

noun

: a small pillow used especially as a decorative accessory

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Take the emerald green couch and blue and purple throw pillows as evidence, or the thoughtful bursts of pastels found in the kitchen backsplash, bedroom wallpapering, wall mirror, and outdoor space. Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 29 May 2026 Shop more Sunbrella picks below, including a chaise lounge set, a charming curved loveseat, and a set of pretty throw pillows under $50. Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 May 2026 Go Natural Design studio Bohlert Massey relied on a mix of natural textures on this Inlet Beach, Florida, porch, incorporating raffia throw pillows, a jute rug, and wicker furniture to heighten the small spot's breezy feel. Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 13 May 2026 Opt for outdoor throw pillows and blankets instead. Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 1 May 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 5 Jun. 2026.

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