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

His ability to perform in New York as a high-leverage reliever for multiple seasons matters a great deal. — Will Sammon, New York Times, 6 July 2026

And the former Kansas City Royals reliever felt a little different. — Kansas City Star, 5 July 2026

Lefty reliever Matt Gage (left elbow strain) is undergoing an MRI today. — Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 7 July 2026

His eight years in Atlanta featured the highest highs and lowest lows, and the results of Minter’s perseverance made him among the more illustrious relievers the team has had. — Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 7 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