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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Most relievers get maybe 15 to 20 pitches in the bullpen before coming into the game. Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025 Those stories focused on prenatal exposure to acetaminophen, which is considered the safest pain reliever and fever reducer available for pregnant women. Tom Bartlett, The Atlantic, 9 Sep. 2025 The substances in the reports included common household products such as pain relievers, antihistamines, cold medicines and vitamins, the study said. Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025 Successful as a top set-up reliever for Clase the past two seasons, Smith has struggled mightily in his closing opportunities. Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 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 12 Sep. 2025.

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