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

Kendrick De Luna and Landon Seaman each added 10 points and Jefferson De La Cruz Monegro contributed nine points and six rebounds for the Titans (10-12 overall, 5-5 Big West), who avenged a 94-91 home loss to the Mustangs (7-14, 3-6) in the conference opener in December. —Oc Register, 25 Jan. 2026

The Lancers took a step in the right direction Friday night, coming from behind to defeat La Jolla Country Day 52-39 on the Torreys’ floor in the Coastal League opener for both teams. —Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Jan. 2026

But its opener strikes a more ominous note. —Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 24 Jan. 2026

Read on for the full list of residency tour dates and each city’s openers below. —Jeff Benjamin, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 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