throw pillow

American  

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of throw pillow

First recorded in 1955–60

Example Sentences

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throw pillow

This only fuels Barrymore to dive into throw pillow embroidered quote mode as she grabs Harris’ hands.

From Salon ● May 1, 2024

Despite this, there aren’t many dedicated Latino-centered spaces that can accommodate such large groups on a regular basis, said Roberto Hoyos, designer and founder of Throwboy, a throw pillow company.

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 26, 2024

The final product is as squat and dense as a throw pillow and looks like a marriage between a Chipotle burrito and a Panera Bread sandwich.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 29, 2023

He was sitting on a green sofa chair, with a big black throw pillow in front of him, which he used to prop up a small pile of his work that Clarke had put together.

From New York Times ● Dec. 28, 2021

Maxine grabs a throw pillow from the sofa and gives it to me.

From "Piecing Me Together" by Renée Watson