opener

noun

open·​er

ˈōp-nər,

ˈō-pə- 

: one that opens

a bottle opener

: such as

a

openers plural : cards of sufficient value for a player to open the betting in a poker game

b

: the first item, contest, or event of a series

Phrases

for openers

: to begin with

Examples of opener in a Sentence

The album's opener is a slow love song.

Recent Examples on the Web

All 16 premier teams will be at the opener in Orlando, and the Orlando Squeeze owners are planning (as event hosts) a big kickoff event. —Todd Boss, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025

Since making his debut in the season opener against Aston Villa, the defender has missed games against Leicester City, Bournemouth, Aston Villa, Fulham and Crystal Palace. —Roshane Thomas, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025

In the 2018 season opener against the L.A. Chargers, Blakeman was the referee. —Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 20 Jan. 2025

While half of the eight films in the franchise were directed by David Yates, who also helmed the Fantastic Beasts prequel trilogy, Columbus set the template for the franchise with his series opener and follow-up. —Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 20 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing opener

• bottle opener
• can opener
• eye-opener
• letter opener
• tin opener

Kids Definition

opener

noun

open·​er ˈōp-(ə-)nər 

: something used for opening

a bottle opener

a conversation opener