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

Rachel Reilly, the former Big Brother winner known for her passionate and sometimes controversial gameplay is back in the house in the 27th season opener. —Marc Berman, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025

The Cubs home opener was canceled due to rain — the team’s first since 1959. —Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2025

Prognosticators are largely predicting that the Thursday night ESPN opener will be a Nebraska victory. —Mitch Sherman, New York Times, 11 July 2025

Horner and Jos's differences go back to the 2024 season opener in Bahrain, when Horner was accused of inappropriate behavior by a female colleague. —Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 July 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