throw rug

noun

1. scatter rug.

Word History and Origins

Origin of throw rug¹

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

Couches and chairs were arranged in a circle with a smattering of throw rugs at the center.

From Los Angeles Times

It features a bed, a couch, throw rugs, a table and a hot plate that, like other appliances in the camp, runs off pirated electricity.

From Los Angeles Times

Galilee Center also often gets calls from event sponsors who want to donate tables, chairs and throw rugs.

From Los Angeles Times

This allows you to install a proper flashing under the door and gives you plenty of room for a thick throw rug or mat on the interior floor next to the door.

From Seattle Times

Some changes might be simple, such as removing throw rugs that could cause falls, while others — like widening doorways or constructing a walk-in shower — might be part of a larger remodel.

From Seattle Times