throw pillow

noun

1. a small pillow placed on a chair, couch, etc., primarily for decoration.

Word History and Origins

Origin of throw pillow¹

First recorded in 1955–60

Example Sentences

The finale’s script has a lot of lines worthy of stitching on throw pillows, but one of my favorites is when Joe apologizes to Wendy for helping his former military buddies get them recaptured.

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They can recall the season they discovered each treasure — from fruit-shaped throw pillows to more than 30 animal portraits — and the cross streets of the flea markets from which they bought them.

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After all of those quips and memes that made up the movie’s legacy, the last thing I anticipated was to feel completely hollowed out, sobbing into a throw pillow.

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A few brocade throw pillows lie atop the spread to complete the earth-tone look.

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Her mantra, “Life is too short to stuff a mushroom,” became a feminist rallying cry, finding its way onto matchbooks, dish towels and throw pillows.

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