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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Texas reliever Luis Curvelo left in the seventh due to an apparent injury. ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026 Tucker's two-strike hit to left off reliever Brooks Raley (0-1) scored pinch-hitter Miguel Rojas, who walked and took second on pinch-hitter Santiago Espinal's sacrifice. CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026 Down 0-2 in the count, Hoerner went back up the middle on Phillies lefty reliever Tim Mayza’s sinker over the middle of the plate for a two-run single. Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026 The lone bit of success Sasaki has experienced as a Dodger occurred last October, when the team used him as a reliever. Andy McCullough, New York Times, 15 Apr. 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 21 Apr. 2026.

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