throw pillow

noun

: a small pillow used especially as a decorative accessory

Examples of throw pillow in a Sentence

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Deck boxes are a smart storage solution for keeping garden tools, throw pillows, pool toys, and more outdoor essentials safely stowed. Clint Davis, People.com, 3 May 2025 Their versatility even extends outside the bedroom—a gentle spritz over your throw pillow collection or even into a dinner party napkin can be a warm welcome to guests. Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 1 May 2025 Snag this adorable throw pillow from Joanna Gaines’ collab with Loloi or prep for summer weather with this statement-making outdoor umbrella. Megan Schaltegger, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2025 Decorating with yellow can be intimidating because of its brashness, but using thoughtful pieces like throw pillows, vases, and even a throw blanket can add a pop of color without going overboard. Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 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 7 May. 2025.

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