1
: an act or instance of throwing a ball in: such as
a
: a throw made from the touchline in soccer to put the ball back in play after it has gone into touch
b
: a throw from an outfielder to the infield in baseball
c
: an inbounds pass in basketball
2
: something added as a bonus or supplement
threw in; thrown in; throwing in; throws in
1
: to add as a gratuity or supplement
2
: to introduce or interject in the course of something : contribute
They throw in some … sound effects on several songs …—
Tom Phillips
Tom Phillips4
: engage
throw in the clutch
: to enter into association or partnership : join
… agrees to throw in with a crooked ex-cop …—Newsweek
Newsweeksee also throw in the towel
Examples of throw-in in a Sentence
Noun
anyone who buys a book today will get a bookmark as a throw-in
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Mark Carey, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
That wouldn't be much of a throw-in for a traditional passenger vehicle, but in a camper van, that's a book to read by the light of the fire and a mug from which to enjoy morning coffee against a stunning backdrop.
—New Atlas, 15 Jan. 2026
Derek Lawrence, Vulture, 3 Feb. 2026
Giving back Students often throw in some of their own money or even pool their twenties with classmates.
—Kelsie Hoffman, CBS News, 2 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Conceding a 30-yard screamer from an opposition throw-in is unlikely to happen every week, but there is little doubt that Slot’s side need to improve that area of their game as a matter of urgency.
—Mark Carey, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
That wouldn't be much of a throw-in for a traditional passenger vehicle, but in a camper van, that's a book to read by the light of the fire and a mug from which to enjoy morning coffee against a stunning backdrop.
—New Atlas, 15 Jan. 2026
Verb
And then, in episode three, a Peter Claffey–size spanner is thrown in the works.
—Derek Lawrence, Vulture, 3 Feb. 2026
Giving back Students often throw in some of their own money or even pool their twenties with classmates.
—Kelsie Hoffman, CBS News, 2 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for throw-in
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“Throw-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/throw-in. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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