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

Flick will assess his options, including Dani Olmo, before the season opener on August 23rd. — Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

San Francisco’s offense couldn’t manufacture anything on a night where the Padres started opener Bradgley Rodriguez before rolling out Yuki Matsui for three innings and Germán Márquez for an ultra-rare five-inning save. — Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 1 Aug. 2026

Schultz allowed three hits, struck out four and did not surrender a walk following opener Jordan Hicks, who retired the side in order in the first. — Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026

Kroupi has just undergone surgery for a foot injury sustained in training and with no public timeline yet for his return, Amine Adli could replace him in the opener away to Manchester City. — Luke Bosher, New York Times, 31 July 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