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

In addition to the health concern, there is risk that Wiggins becomes a reliever. — Will Sammon, New York Times, 12 July 2026

Rangers reliever Jacob Latz was named an All-Star for the first time. — Cal Phillips updated July 11, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 July 2026

Phillips exited after the first as the Marlins used six relievers. — ABC News, 12 July 2026

On Thursday, Padres reliever Bradgley Rodriguez took the mound wearing a pair of yellow, red and blue cleats. — Annie Heilbrunn, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2026

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