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

That’s why our team has major heart eyes for the Eleni Pullover from Lilly Pulitzer, which you’ll be tempted to throw on over every camisole, tee, and sports bra from hereon out. —Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 10 Dec. 2025

As a bonus, after Cordelia is blinded by acid thrown on her face, Paulson got to don some of her beloved prosthetics to appear chemically burned. —Tom Smyth, Vulture, 9 Dec. 2025

Williams went 13-of-19 passing over the next three scoring drives, which included some special throws on the run, but an inconsistent passing game continues to be a team weakness. —The Athletic Staff, New York Times, 8 Dec. 2025

Functional, trendy, and easy to throw on for a full day of sightseeing. —Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 7 Dec. 2025

Rhymes for throw on

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