throw pillow

noun

: a small pillow used especially as a decorative accessory

Examples of throw pillow in a Sentence

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Avoid matching throw pillows to your sofa fabric to prevent a flat, uninspired look. — Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 7 Aug. 2026 Style it with colorful outdoor throw pillows, place it beneath a patio umbrella for adjustable shade, or pair it with a fire pit table for cozy evenings outside. — Better Homes & Gardens, 23 July 2026 Mix up picture frames, start a collection or cover a sofa in mismatched throw pillows. — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 July 2026 There are throw pillows in floral prints, cozy jacquard throw blankets, marble catchall dishes, faux fall floral arrangements and autumnal still life prints, among other picks exciting us ahead of the new season. — ABC News, 22 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for throw pillow

Word History

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined above

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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 19 Aug. 2026.

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