grand opening

noun

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

Examples of grand opening in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The July grand opening attracted more than 1,000 visitors, with Ollie Gates joining Thomas’ family for the ribbon-cutting ceremony. — Kansas City Star, 26 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

The day before the grand opening, Hua, the family patriarch, could be seen constantly walking through the store, offering observations and suggestions about what was needed for a successful launch. — George Avalos, Mercury News, 24 July 2026

During the grand opening, the store’s operators will donate $1,000 to Kiwanis Club of Ramona, the company stated. — Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 July 2026

Rhymes for grand opening

• reopening