throw pillow

noun

: a small pillow used especially as a decorative accessory

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At Home is a home décor and furniture chain that sells everything from artificial plants to wall art and throw pillows. Bethany Wales, Sacbee.com, 17 June 2025 From creating your own clothes to making alterations and crafting your own home decor (hello, DIY throw pillow covers!), sewing is a hobby that everyone can enjoy and benefit from. Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 June 2025 In contrast to the prevailing trend of large rectangular sinks popular in other RVs, including some Airstreams, this unit features a distinctively round sink that pairs naturally with the trailer's porthole windows and disc-like throw pillows in referencing Wright's love of circular elements. New Atlas, 7 June 2025 Etsy’s top-trending products this month include reusable cocktail picks, a woven tote bag, a breezy linen throw pillow cover, and a portable backyard table that makes enjoying your go-to beverage outdoors an even sweeter experience. Ali Faccenda, People.com, 1 June 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 25 Jun. 2025.

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