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

Luis Torrens delivered a tying single in the 10th on his first swing this season, and the Mets improved to 2-0 following an 11-7 victory on Thursday over Paul Skenes and the Pirates in their opener. —CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026

Kansas City Royals ace Cole Ragans stumbled off the mound in the first inning of Friday evening’s season opener at Truist Park. —Kansas City Star, 28 Mar. 2026

Back for this opener was the talent to anchor the Marlins rotation, the two-time All-Star and Cy Young winner. —Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 28 Mar. 2026

That matched the 5-5-5 line Notre Dame guard Hannah Hidalgo, who has a NCAA single-season record 199 steals, had in the Fighting Irish's NCAA opener against Fairfield. —ABC News, 28 Mar. 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