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

Meanwhile, Red Sox pitchers, led by opener Alec Gamboa and followed by bulk reliever Brayan Bello, did their part. — Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026

The Marlins hope Stowers and pitcher Max Meyer (neck) can return in early to mid-September and that key reliever Anthony Bender (shin) will return in late August. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 17 Aug. 2026

Reds reliever Tejay Antone (2-2) gave up two hits and two runs, one earned. — ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026

Brewers relievers Antonio Senzatela and Aaron Ashby didn’t give up a hit. — Joaquin Ruiz, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 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