throw pillow

noun

: a small pillow used especially as a decorative accessory

Examples of throw pillow in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Take our designers’ advice and layer area rugs, balance the warmth of natural wood with cool marble or glass, and maximize comfort with chunky knits, smooth linen throws, and soft velvet throw pillows. — Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 25 July 2026

Style it with colorful outdoor throw pillows, place it beneath a patio umbrella for adjustable shade, or pair it with a fire pit table for cozy evenings outside. — Better Homes & Gardens, 23 July 2026

Mix up picture frames, start a collection or cover a sofa in mismatched throw pillows. — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 July 2026

There are throw pillows in floral prints, cozy jacquard throw blankets, marble catchall dishes, faux fall floral arrangements and autumnal still life prints, among other picks exciting us ahead of the new season. — ABC News, 22 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for throw pillow

• caudillo
• armadillo
• billow