throw on

phrasal verb

threw on; thrown on; throwing on; throws on

1

: to quickly put on (a piece of clothing)

She threw on her coat and ran out the door.

Let me throw some shoes on.

2

: to cause (something) to work by moving a switch

He threw on the lights.

Examples of throw on in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Bode’s parents threw on their coats and helmets — but no SCBA — and made a beeline into the building, much to Jake’s frustration. —Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 9 May 2025

Onions, in particular, are often just thrown on the plate alongside everything—not for garnish, but for chomping on whole. —Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 9 May 2025

Whether this weekend’s talks mark the start of real negotiations — or simply a bucket of water thrown on the flames of an intensifying trade war — will depend on what is said behind closed doors this weekend. —Shannon Carroll, Quartz, 9 May 2025

Take your pick from these tiered options, then throw on some walking sandals or trendy sneakers to complete your look. —Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 8 May 2025

Rhymes for throw on

• anton
• argon
• axon
• baronne
• baryon
• baton
• boron
• buisson
• bygone
• capon
• cardon
• chiffon