opener

noun

open·​er

ˈōp-nər, 

ˈō-pə- 

: 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

see also:

for openers

Examples of opener in a Sentence

The album's opener is a slow love song.

Recent Examples on the Web

Vaughn Grissom, who hit his first career grand slam and drove in a career-high six runs in LA’s 10-6 win Tuesday in the series opener, went 0 for 3 with a strikeout and walk. —Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2026

The Gamecocks gave up 11 runs to Cincinnati in the season-opener, but allowed six runs or fewer in their other six games against Power 4 teams. —Mitch Light, New York Times, 28 May 2026

The series opener began with Nick (Steve Carell) announcing his intention to leave his wife, Anne (Kerri Kenney-Silver), on the eve of the couple’s 25th wedding anniversary. —Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 28 May 2026

Veteran pitcher Dominic Voegele, who was the losing pitcher versus Creighton in the 2025 tourney opener, is ticketed to start Friday’s game against Northeastern (38-20). —Gary Bedore may 28, Kansas City Star, 28 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing opener

• bottle opener
• can opener
• eye-opener
• letter opener
• tin opener

Kids Definition

opener

noun

open·​er ˈōp-(ə-)nər 

: something used for opening

a bottle opener

a conversation opener