reliever

noun

re·​liev·​er ri-ˈlē-vər How to pronounce reliever (audio)
: one that relieves
especially : relief pitcher

Examples of reliever in a Sentence

pain relievers like aspirin and ibuprofen Exercise is a good stress reliever.
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Ashby was one of the team’s few ineffective relievers in the National League Division Series. Andy McCullough, New York Times, 14 Oct. 2025 After mixed results for the bullpen to start the season, the Yankees acquired several relievers at the trade deadline and now have multiple pending free agents set to shake up their relief corps. Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025 Starters Logan Gilbert and Luis Castillo both pitched in relief for the first time in their major league careers, while relievers Matt Brash and Eduard Bazardo made their longest ever appearances. Jamie Barton, CNN Money, 11 Oct. 2025 These include drinking plenty of fluids, avoiding irritants such as scented soaps and using over-the-counter pain relievers. Daryl Austin, USA Today, 10 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for reliever

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of reliever was in the 15th century

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“Reliever.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reliever. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.

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