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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He was acquired, along with closer Victor Vodnik, in a July 2023 trade with the Braves for reliever Pierce Johnson. Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 17 Sep. 2025 People take NSAIDs such as ibuprofen to dull the aching pain, but these pain relievers can harm the gut when taken regularly. The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2025 The fifth run in the inning came home on Luke Keaschall’s single, which ricocheted off of reliever Camilo Doval’s glove and into the outfield. Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 16 Sep. 2025 This has been a very shaky bullpen for a while, and expecting these relievers to suddenly become rock solid as the postseason approaches seems like an exercise in wishful thinking. Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 16 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 21 Sep. 2025.

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