throw pillow

noun

: a small pillow used especially as a decorative accessory

Examples of throw pillow in a Sentence

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My Pinterest boards are coming to life with every throw pillow. Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 6 Dec. 2024 Try adding something small to a space—a lamp, a throw pillow, or even a plant with red foliage. Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Dec. 2024 Bring bold pops of color with throw pillows and fresh flowers. Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2024 One example is this darkly-hued living room that features shades of blue seen in the sofa, area rug, and artwork, with bursts of purple viewed through throw pillows and a velvet armchair. Shelby Deering, Architectural Digest, 23 Oct. 2024 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 27 Dec. 2024.

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