reliever

noun

re·​liev·​er ri-ˈlē-vər 

: one that relieves

especially : relief pitcher

Examples of reliever in a Sentence

pain relievers like aspirin and ibuprofen

Exercise is a good stress reliever.

Recent Examples on the Web

New York has added closer Devin Williams, infielder Jorge Polanco, Gold Glove second baseman Marcus Semien and reliever Luke Weaver this offseason. —CBS News, 22 Dec. 2025

But ownership allowed the front office to extend for Strahm, who became a more pressing addition after the Royals traded lefty reliever Angel Zerpa to the Milwaukee Brewers for outfielder Isaac Collins and righty reliever Nick Mears. —Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 21 Dec. 2025

Ross recommends applying a cold compress, taking oral antihistamines for itching, and using over-the-counter pain relievers or topical lidocaine for discomfort. —Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 20 Dec. 2025

Minasian confirmed right-handed reliever Gregory Santos has signed a minor-league deal with the Giants with an invitation to spring training. —Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 19 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing reliever

• pain medication/reliever

Rhymes for reliever

• achiever
• believer
• deceiver
• perceiver
• receiver
• retriever
• transceiver
• cleaver
• fever
• leaver
• weaver
• unbeliever