throw on

phrasal verb

threw on; thrown on; throwing on; throws on

1

: to quickly put on (a piece of clothing)

She threw on her coat and ran out the door.

Let me throw some shoes on.

2

: to cause (something) to work by moving a switch

He threw on the lights.

Examples of throw on in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This one is easy to spot and grab among other items, demure enough for modest settings, forgiving of cosmetic marks, and generally just a lovely thing to throw on. —Alexandra Pereira, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2025

During individual drills, Stafford was able to roll out and throw on the move as well as deliver long balls to Davante Adams, Puka Nacua and Tutu Atwell. —Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 18 Aug. 2025

Cole Palmer of Chelsea looks on after a flare is thrown on the pitch during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Manchester City at Stamford Bridge on November 12, 2023 in London, England. —Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Aug. 2025

Tua Tagovailoa has done an admirable job taking care of the football during the Miami Dolphins’ first 12 training camp practices, only throwing on interception during that stretch. —Omar Kelly august 8, Miami Herald, 8 Aug. 2025

Rhymes for throw on

• anton
• argon
• axon
• baronne
• baryon
• baton
• boron
• buisson
• bygone
• capon
• cardon
• chiffon