opener

1 of 2

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

opener

2 of 2

comparative of open entry 1

Examples of opener in a Sentence

Noun

The album's opener is a slow love song.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The Mets used an opener, left-hander Jefry Yan, and four pitchers behind him, more than one of whom had trouble throwing strikes. — Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 26 Sep. 2026

Davidson finished with 159 yards rushing and two TDs to give the Tigers their third straight win since a lopsided loss in the opener against LSU. — ABC News, 26 Sep. 2026

Delane sat out last week’s game with a shoulder injury sustained in the season opener, his pro debut. — Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2026

Purdue’s only win in its last 27 matchups against FBS teams came against Ball State in 2025 season opener. — Michael Marot, Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

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