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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The Diamondbacks signed shortstop Geraldo Perdomo to a four-year, $45 million extension on Feb. 17 and gave right-handed reliever Justin Martinez a five-year, $18 million extension on March 21. Jack Magruder, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025 Witt was intentionally walked to bring the go-ahead run to the plate against left-handed reliever Jared Koenig. Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 2 Apr. 2025 His start against Houston, then, was a blend of a reliever’s heat and a starter’s endurance. Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2025 Led by sophomore right-hander Lucas Smith and freshmen Jacob Imoto (Mission Hills High School) and Joey Halter (Westview High School), the Comets have six relievers who routinely work up to two innings a game. Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 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 16 Apr. 2025.

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