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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Frankie Montas didn't have a terrific 2024 and Clay Holmes will be transitioning to the rotation after exclusively being a reliever since 2019. Justin Gest, Newsweek, 21 Jan. 2025 But Hall of Fame voters have long been stingy with relievers. Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 20 Jan. 2025 The last time the Yankees finished a full season with an ERA over 4.00 from their relievers was the 2019 season. Larry Fleisher, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025 In need of a late-inning lefty reliever, the New York Mets and A.J. Minter reached an agreement Friday on a two-year deal worth $22 million, league sources confirmed. Will Sammon, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 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 24 Jan. 2025.

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