grand opening

noun

: a special celebration held to mark the opening of a new business or public place (such as a park or stadium)

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Custom merchandise is confirmed via job listings, and themed items are already appearing in a park store, anticipating the grand opening. Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 The Meridian location’s grand opening will take place Saturday. Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 29 July 2026 And Northlanders are already anxiously awaiting its grand opening. Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 27 July 2026 Threats of a protest on Thursday led the city to postpone the grand opening of a new public market, just a few blocks away from where the shooting occurred. Scott Bauer, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for grand opening

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“Grand opening.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grand%20opening. Accessed 2 Aug. 2026.

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