throw pillow

noun

: a small pillow used especially as a decorative accessory

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Alternatively, opt for accents that are easier to swap out, like throw pillows and blankets. Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2025 The outlet is filled with Christmas decor, including faux trees, outdoor gingerbread decor collections, throw pillows, and more. Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2025 Add texture to beds, couches, and chairs with a plush faux rabbit fur throw blanket, incorporate a pop of color with a throw pillow, and dress up your walls with practical floating shelves or sconces. Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025 An arsenal of throw pillows abutted enough foldable bed frames to sleep an army regiment. Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 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 14 Nov. 2025.

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