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.
Recent Examples on the Web Taking an over-the-counter pain reliever like Advil (ibuprofen) or Tylenol (acetaminophen) can help. Cathie Ericson, Health, 23 May 2024 In a corresponding move, the Royals recalled reliever Sam Long from Triple-A Omaha. Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 21 May 2024 More even than a rotating bullpen door, with 18 relievers having walked through in fewer than 50 games so far – including Anthony Banda, the newest guy. Mirjam Swanson, Orange County Register, 21 May 2024 Wilmer Flores was not credited with a base hit or any RBIs on the ball off his bat that opened the scoring but provided a pair of singles for his fourth multi-hit game of the season, the second of which came after the Pirates swapped in a right-handed reliever for the left-handed Pérez. Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 21 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for reliever 

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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 6 Jun. 2024.

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