opener

1 of 2

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

opener

2 of 2

comparative of open entry 1

Examples of opener in a Sentence

Noun

The album's opener is a slow love song.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

But Donald’s ramp-up to achieve football shape precluded him from playing in the season opener against the San Francisco 49ers. — Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026

Javon Bennett had 13 points for the Bulldogs (2-0) in their home opener. — ABC News, 7 Nov. 2026

The Irish also have revenge on their minds after Miami beat them 27-24 in last season’s opener. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2026

But there are all the openers, too, like Malena Cadiz tonight — an Americana singer-songwriter with a lush voice — or Sam Evian, who opened for them at Pappy and Harriet’s out in Joshua Tree a few weeks ago. — Elisabeth Garber-Paul, Rolling Stone, 7 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

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