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

After a less-than-stellar 27-7 loss in their preseason opener against the Broncos last week, the Falcons look to turn the tables against the Colts during their second exhibition game Saturday in Indianapolis. — Ajc Sports, AJC.com, 22 Aug. 2026

Bladow was sacked four times in the first half, and Rand blocked a punt that bounced out of the end zone for a safety in the second quarter in a demonstrative 18-0 shutout for Chaminade in its home opener. — Ethan Hanson, Daily News, 22 Aug. 2026

And in the season opener, Annis and Wright went up against a pair of Class of 2027 Hurricanes commits in McArthur’s Jaylyn Jones and Sherrod Gourdine. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 2026

With Pedri and new signing Rodri sidelined by injuries, Espart has a strong chance to start Barcelona's season opener against Elche. — Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 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