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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Fairman sent The Sacramento Bee Munchie Man’s tentative menu ahead of its grand opening later this fall. — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 20 Oct. 2026 The art will return to the Broad for a grand opening exhibition when the museum’s $100-million, 55,000-square-foot expansion debuts in 2028 ahead of the Summer Olympics. — Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026 Three weeks ago, Rew the Store, a new luxury designer concept boutique in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, quietly opened its doors at 115 Grand Street ahead of Thursday night’s grand opening celebration. — Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026 Ramsey County commissioners, city leaders and members of the business community were on hand for the grand opening of the new, 157,000-square-foot headquarters of Micro Control. — Adam Duxter, CBS News, 14 Oct. 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 21 Oct. 2026.

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