throw rug

noun

: a rug of such a size that several can be used in a room

Examples of throw rug in a Sentence

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That includes throw rugs, sheets, blankets, pillow covers, and beds your pet uses, says Bryant. Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2024 Pop in an outdoor knotted throw rug in neutral tones. Michelle Mastro, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Sep. 2024 Galilee Center also often gets calls from event sponsors who want to donate tables, chairs and throw rugs. Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2024 His advice for preventing bedroom falls included eliminating throw rugs, (which are common trip hazards), as well as maximizing lighting and minimizing glare, finishing surfaces in contrasting colors, making sure floors are level and minimizing entry thresholds. Jamie Gold, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024 Add a color pop with a turquoise tea kettle and plates, and tie everything together with a lime green throw rug. Marisa Donnelly, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 May 2023 Or a throw rug buckles under their feet. Ron Hurtibise, sun-sentinel.com, 26 June 2021 In the new collection, snag outdoor pieces like this powerloom striped throw rug, currently available in three sizes. Lauren Fischer, Peoplemag, 4 Jan. 2023 This faux-fur throw rug is one of Ikea’s most popular. Jamie Kim, Good Housekeeping, 23 Sep. 2022

Word History

First Known Use

1909, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of throw rug was in 1909

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“Throw rug.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/throw%20rug. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

throw rug

noun
: a rug of such a size that several can be used (as to fill vacant places) in a room
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