throw pillow

noun

: a small pillow used especially as a decorative accessory

Examples of throw pillow in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Adorned with antique chandeliers and loads of throw pillows, the vibes at Something About Her are decidedly relaxing. Meredith Woerner, Variety, 22 May 2024 Keep scrolling for satin robes, slippers, throw pillows, and more from Target’s Bridgerton line to bring out your inner diamond of the season. Ali Faccenda, Peoplemag, 16 May 2024 But anyone who’s ever had throw pillows knows the stuffing tends to lose shape or become flat after a while. Brittany Vanderbill, Peoplemag, 27 Apr. 2024 To add a striking statement color and refresh a room’s energy, Sherwin-Williams Director of Color Marketing Sue Wadden recommended working with small decor accents like throw pillows or artwork. Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for throw pillow 

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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 6 Jun. 2024.

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