Definition of eye–opener
1 : a drink intended to wake one up
2 : something startling, surprising, or enlightening her biography is a real eye–opener
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1817
First Known Use of eye–opener
1817
EYE–OPENER Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of eye–opener for English Language Learners
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: something that shows or teaches you something in a surprising way
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