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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According to Larry Holcombe, an American Airlines flight attendant, passengers can request first aid supplies like Band-Aids or over-the-counter pain relievers. Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2025 From there, the Royals were blanked by a convoy of Detroit relievers. Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 1 June 2025 Phillips has developed into one of the Dodgers' highest-leverage relievers since joining the team midway through the 2021 season. Noah Camras, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025 But facing a Yankees team with its postseason berth clinched, Tampa Bay ace David Price was rocked and a series of New York relievers preserved a 7-0 lead through seven innings. Tim Britton, New York Times, 30 May 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 4 Jun. 2025.

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