throw pillow

noun

: a small pillow used especially as a decorative accessory

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Violet Florence Floral Throw Pillow A few extra throw pillows are a must during the fall season—and nothing screams autumn like botanical accents. Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2025 From shams to throw pillows, this trick works in every space. Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 21 Sep. 2025 The covers fit most 20-by-20-inch throw pillows, and the invisible zipper design gives it a seamless appearance. Melody Kazel, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025 The resulting collection features nine total looks—three outfits for each Peach Riot character—plus two accessories: a throw pillow, and an eye mask and scrunchie set in three colors. Sarah Boyd, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 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 1 Oct. 2025.

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