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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Over the last three seasons, Moore has been used exclusively as a reliever. Newsweek, 20 Feb. 2025 Competition among the relievers will be intense during spring training, and the Rockies are thrilled about that, too. Patrick Saunders, The Denver Post, 20 Feb. 2025 Holmes relied on a hard gyro slider, a sinker and a sweeper as a reliever with the Yankees. Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 19 Feb. 2025 The Royals acquired right-handed reliever Hunter Harvey in exchange for former No. 2 prospect Cayden Wallace and a 2024 draft pick. Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 16 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for reliever

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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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 3 Mar. 2025.

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