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

see also:

for openers

Examples of opener in a Sentence

The album's opener is a slow love song.

Recent Examples on the Web

The opener will be Vrabel’s first game since the reigning AP Coach of the Year missed Day 3 of the NFL draft to seek counseling following the publication of photos of him and longtime football reporter Dianna Russini at an Arizona resort. —Rob Maaddi, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2026

There was always a good chance Mahomes would be ready for the team’s season opener, and the Chiefs provided an update recently saying Mahomes may be ready for training camp. —Saad Yousuf, New York Times, 15 May 2026

The Atlanta Dream are undefeated heading into their home opener and still finding ways to improve their roster. —Christopher Harris, CBS News, 14 May 2026

The first Mets pitcher the Yankees will see will be a familiar one, as ex-pinstriper Clay Holmes is slated to start the series-opener. —Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 14 May 2026

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