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noun open·er \ ˈōp-nər , ˈō-pə- \

Definition of opener

:one that opens

a bottle opener

: such as

a openers plural :cards of sufficient value for a player to open the betting in a poker game

b :the first item, contest, or event of a series

— for openers

:to begin with

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Examples of opener in a Sentence

The album's opener is a slow love song.

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CORKCICLE DECAPITATOR BOTTLE CAP OPENER The Decapitator! Ditch the old-school opener or use-your-teeth method and open your beer or soda bottles with one simple push of a button.

— the si staff, SI.com, "Get Ready for Fall with These Must-Have Tailgating Accessories," 31 Aug. 2017
Tag-team guards: Based on the comments of UW assistant coach Joe Rudolph, both Jon Dietzen and Micah Kapoi are set to play at left guard in the opener.

— jeff potrykus, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Isaiahh Loudermilk continues to progress at defensive end, wins spot in UW's rotation," 30 Aug. 2017
This would be a return trip to AT&T Stadium after Michigan's season opener vs. Florida on Saturday.

— brian manzullo, Detroit Free Press, "2017 Michigan football bowl projections: Is the New Year's Six possible?," 30 Aug. 2017
New Pal goes into its Hoosier Heritage Conference opener with a 27-game conference winning streak.

— kyle neddenriep, Indianapolis Star, "High school football: Week 3 area predictions," 30 Aug. 2017
At two upcoming Kings games, including the season opener against the Houston Rockets, the Kings Foundation 50-50 raffle proceeds will directly benefit the American Red Cross, the team reported.

— anthony sorci, sacbee, "Kings, Houston-area rookies to raise funds to aid Harvey victims," 29 Aug. 2017
Buczynski also warned residents to never leave their garage door openers in an unlocked car.

— karen ann cullotta, chicagotribune.com, "Arlington Heights police warn residents to never leave behind car keys after thefts increase," 29 Aug. 2017
Washington State has lost its last two openers to schools from the FCS Big Sky Conference.

— david wharton, latimes.com, "Pac-12 football coaches again face strength-of-schedule issue," 29 Aug. 2017
Igras, who started last season as a sophomore for Lowell (2-0), was suspended for last week's opener against Crown Point and the scrimmage for unspecified reasons.

— michael osipoff, Post-Tribune, "Ethan Igras makes progress in debut, throws 3 TD passes as Lowell tops Portage," 26 Aug. 2017

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First Known Use of opener

15th century

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Definition of opener for English Language Learners

: a tool, device, or machine that is used to open something
: the first game, performance, etc., in a series

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