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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Two different Giants relievers walked the leadoff batter of an inning. Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025 The Cubs new lefty reliever hasn’t appeared in a major-league game since 2021 after undergoing flexor tendon surgery that year and then needing elbow clean-up surgery in 2023. Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2025 Both HSAs and FSAs can be used for a wide range of qualified expenses—from prescriptions to allergy meds, pain relievers, and even menstrual care products. Jaime Catmull, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025 Last season, the Miami Marlins landed a huge haul in exchange for Tanner Scott, who was the top reliever on the market. Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 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 1 May. 2025.

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