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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Three of the four Padres relievers who covered the final 4⅓ innings got out of their appearance without any damage. Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 July 2025 The Cubs can afford to cut ties with a few talented prospects to bring in another high-leverage reliever for the backend of the bullpen. Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 July 2025 Addressing all of them may be difficult to do in a still-developing market, but the Yankees could use a third baseman, multiple relievers and rotation help. Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 17 July 2025 But there also was some incendiary work by their relievers. Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 July 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 22 Jul. 2025.

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