reliever

noun

re·​liev·​er ri-ˈlē-vər How to pronounce reliever (audio)
Synonyms of relievernext
: 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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Luis Arraez doubled with one out off bulk-inning reliever Jesse Scholtens, and Rafael Devers lined a two-out pitch to deep left that eluded Simpson at the wall. Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 May 2026 Sands out The Twins traded away their best five relievers at the deadline last July and committed to building a new bullpen with young arms this season. John Shipley, Twin Cities, 2 May 2026 Joyce, the Angels’ hard-throwing reliever, is the one whose return is most eagerly awaited by fans. Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 2 May 2026 Then three Atlanta relievers blanked Colorado for the final four innings. Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 2 May 2026 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 5 May. 2026.

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