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

Phrases

for openers

: to begin with

Examples of opener in a Sentence

The album's opener is a slow love song.

Recent Examples on the Web

Edison aimed to build off its solid nonleague season by playing spoiler in the league opener. —Dan Albano, Oc Register, 17 Oct. 2025

In their two games at Enterprise Center, including a 5-0 loss to the Minnesota Wild in the season-opener, they’ve been outscored 13-3. —Jeremy Rutherford, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025

Coach Steve Kerr said that Butler is highly doubtful for the game against the Clippers at Chase Center on Friday, but should be available next week in Los Angeles for the season opener against the Lakers. —Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025

On the sports front, the Cincinnati Cyclones make a thrilling return to the ice for their season opener. —Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Oct. 2025

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