throw pillow

noun

: a small pillow used especially as a decorative accessory

Examples of throw pillow in a Sentence

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For more of our favorite Halloween and fall finds at TJ Maxx, shop the best deals below on throw pillows and blankets, kitchenware, fall candles, and more. — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2026 This coffee table’s roomy compartment holds blankets, throw pillows, and toys. — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2026 Scroll on for more early-bird Halloween decor finds before they’re gone for the season, including adorable throw pillow covers, flameless gold pillar candles, and chic lamp shade covers. — Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2026 Forcing customers to walk past candles, seasonal decor and $12 throw pillows to grab a gallon of 2% can be worth a significant amount in incremental revenue per shopper. — Bar Maimon, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2026 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 9 Oct. 2026.

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