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

Bhatia won his opener, then shocked the No. 1 seed and ten-time gold medalist Christopher Haworth 9,4. —Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025

The first of the goals ruled out at Spurs was almost a carbon copy of Eberechi Eze’s opener at the Etihad. —Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 12 May 2025

Dallas took the opener in a close 3-2 finish, before Winnipeg bounced back in Game 2, shutting out the Stars for a 4-0 win to even the series. —Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 May 2025

After straining his left hamstring in last week’s opener against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Curry is expected to sit through at least Game 5 on Wednesday night. —Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 11 May 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