reliever

noun

re·​liev·​er ri-ˈlē-vər How to pronounce reliever (audio)
: 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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Current New York Yankees reliever Luke Weaver spoke to MLB insiders Joel Sherman and Jon Heyman on their podcast and revealed his willingness to revert back to a starting pitcher for the right team and situation. Andrew Wright, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025 Despite obsessing over matchups all season, the Tigers entered this series with only two lefties in their bullpen and other important relievers stuck in the option cycle. Zack Meisel, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2025 Acetaminophen is the active ingredient in Tylenol, one of the most common over-the-counter pain relievers. Alex Harring, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2025 Over-the-counter pain relievers, warm compresses or heating pads for abdominal or pelvic pain, staying hydrated and getting adequate rest can help manage symptoms in the short term. Daryl Austin, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025 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 30 Sep. 2025.

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