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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The company Inflection celebrated the grand opening of its new quantum computing facility in Louisville on Tuesday. Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026 The theme park is expected to imminently announce that its grand opening celebration will begin on Saturday September 26 with tickets available on its website from $65 per person. Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 An open house for Rosemont residents is on Sunday, followed by the public grand opening Tuesday. Christopher Placek, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026 Also, the restaurant will offer $5 smash burgers during the days leading up to the grand opening. Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 12 Aug. 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 24 Aug. 2026.

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