throw pillow

noun

: a small pillow used especially as a decorative accessory

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Courtesy of Loloi The collaboration is rounded out by 20 throw pillows, which Brent loves for their ability to encourage individuality. Morgan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 20 Apr. 2025 Bring bold pops of color with throw pillows and fresh flowers. Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2025 Included in Wayfair’s deals are area rugs and throw pillows from Magnolia Home by Joanna Gaines x Loloi, lightweight blankets for cool summer nights, and floor-length mirrors to make a space feel bigger. Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 4 Apr. 2025 Think knotty-pine headboards, cozy leather furniture with plaid throw pillows, and floor-to-ceiling windows showcasing stellar views of the Rockies. Elizabeth Brownfield, Forbes, 1 Mar. 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 Apr. 2025.

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