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

The Padres are also losing relievers Alek Jacob and Ron Marinaccio (Italy), Mason Miller (United States), Yuki Matsui (Japan) and Wandy Peralta (Dominican Republic). —Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026

After false starts early in his career with the Orioles, Atlanta Braves and Rays, Phillips had emerged as one of the most reliable relievers in the National League. —Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 18 Feb. 2026

The Rangers have spent the offseason looking for a bargain right-handed bat capable of playing the outfield and serving as a hedge against opponents going to left-handed relievers late in games. —Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 18 Feb. 2026

The club likes the idea of having a true long reliever who can open games when needed. —Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 18 Feb. 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