reliever

noun

re·​liev·​er ri-ˈlē-vər How to pronounce reliever (audio)
Synonyms of relievernext
: 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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Meanwhile, left-hander Eduardo Rodríguez and lights-out relievers limited the Americans to two hits through the seventh. Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026 Brayan Bello is expected to get the start, and Coulombe is among a handful of relievers in line to pitch, along with Aroldis Chapman and Justin Slaten. Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 18 Mar. 2026 The Rangers could then fold him into their other optionable relievers pool along with Luis Curvelo, Marc Church and Jose Corniell. Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 18 Mar. 2026 Johnson, 23, made the Angels’ Opening Day roster as a reliever last season, even though the 2024 second-round draft pick had never pitched in the minors. Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 18 Mar. 2026 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 19 Mar. 2026.

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