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

In the second season opener, Richardson popped up alongside Richard Karn (Al Borland) and Debbe Dunning (Heidi) as members of a grief support group. —Joe Otterson, Variety, 12 June 2026

This is a rematch of the opener for the 2010 World Cup opener that ended in a 1-1 draw. —Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 12 June 2026

Guillermo Ochoa, who will be playing in his sixth World Cup with Mexico, is considered by many to be the ideal experienced goalkeeper to use during the opener, when nerves are sure to be high. —Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026

Los Angeles hosts Tampa Bay in the opener of a three-game set Friday. —ABC News, 11 June 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