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

Two openers tapped into the alternate styles of Lee to smooth out the transition of the evening. —Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 6 Nov. 2025

The logo appeared in an ad campaign during the Knicks’ season opener, which also featured clips of men playing basketball and crowd noise. —Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2025

But, the Eagles owned the Packers last season, winning the season opener in Brazil and then again in a wild-card playoff game. —Jim Reineking, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025

Dubar began his career at Boise State in 2023, rushing for 29 yards on five carries in his debut for the Broncos in the 2023 home opener, an 18-16 loss to UCF. —Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 5 Nov. 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