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

Leitner had planned on hunting a private pond on the late November season opener, but the birds had left the area. —Scott Haugen, Outdoor Life, 18 Dec. 2025

Nikola Vucevic added 20 points and nine rebounds in the opener of the home-and-home series. —CBS News, 18 Dec. 2025

This year’s list of the best book reviews is a testament to great openers that establish an irresistible hook, a unique voice, or a good sense of humor. —Literary Hub, 18 Dec. 2025

Daniels hasn’t played since sustaining an injury in the season opener, and McDaniel said last week that there’s no timetable for his return. —Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 17 Dec. 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