throw on

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

Mendoza is accurate with the football and can make every throw on the field. —Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026

Then throw on a crossbody bag (chunky chain optional) and a pair of sunglasses that bring out the color of the shoes. —Abby Morgan Lebet, Glamour, 20 Apr. 2026

This lack of versatility can also make outfits feel less intentional, especially when you’re forced to throw on a bulky cardigan that takes up unnecessary suitcase space. —Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 18 Apr. 2026

Quince has so many options, including a swing dress that's easy to throw on and go, and the prettiest washable silk dress for special occasions. —Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 18 Apr. 2026

Rhymes for throw on

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