Phrase guide

throw pillow

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A small pillow, usually sealed, usually placed on a chair or sofa and used primarily for decoration rather than to sleep on.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: cushion, toss pillow

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

a small cushion that is used for decorative purposes

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: cushion

History

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Across languages

Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 靠枕 (kàozhěn) — a small decorative pillow
  • Finnish: koristetyyny — a small decorative pillow
  • German: Dekokissen — a small decorative pillow
  • Hungarian: díszpárna — a small decorative pillow
  • Russian: декорати́вная поду́шка (dekoratívnaja podúška) — a small decorative pillow
  • Ukrainian: декорати́вна поду́шка (dekoratývna podúška) — a small decorative pillow