throw pillow
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2.1
- noun
- /θroʊ ˈpɪloʊ/
- US
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cojín decorativo
- Couches, easy chairs, and throw pillows were placed elegantly here and there, and the beige carpet gave the strange piece of theater unfolding before his eyes a hushed, unreal quality.
- throw pillows on the couch
- silk throw pillows
- flowered throw pillows
So I sat down and I grabbed a throw pillow.
- So I sat down and I grabbed a throw pillow.
- I might have a chronic obsession with Target and throw pillows.
- Having her walking around Italy like clutching this, it looks like a a throw pillow that you put on a couch over her bare breasts.
Examples
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Furniture covers, throw pillows, candles, and even little dog statues or other knick-knacks can give any room a brand new look.
Blog text (13) -
It's amazing what she did with a few throw pillows, some wallpaper, and a staple gun.
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Look at the throw pillows.
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One of the throw pillows has fallen off the couch.
Fiction book (1995) -
She picked the throw pillow off the floor and sat between us.
Fiction book (1998) -
It does coordinate nicely with those throw pillows.
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Substitute normal throw pillows, blankets, and rugs for seasonal ones.
Blog text (24) -
Maybe your dream dorm would have a plush comforter set with matching throw pillows galore.
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Adding abundant throw pillows and cushions to armchairs and sofas softens, adds warmth, and makes the room feel more welcoming.
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I bought a new throw pillow to add a pop of color to my living room.
Synonyms
80
1.0
A soft bag filled with feathers or foam used to make a seat more comfortable
2
4.1
A long firm pillow placed across a bed for support or decoration
How Decorative
Surface Forms
Morphology
The headword 'pillow' makes the overall referent clear (a cushion), but the modifying word 'throw' here is the less frequent noun sense meaning a light decorative blanket; the relation is ‘a pillow associated with a throw/for decoration’ rather than a literal throwing action. Because the meaning is partly derivable if a learner knows the rare noun sense of 'throw' but could be misunderstood as the verb or remain unclear without exposure, the expression is only partially predictable.
Etymology
Throw pillow may come from the simple habit of people who would throw a small pillow onto a sofa or chair to add quick comfort or colour. That's why the name now means a small decorative cushion you place on furniture.