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

McDaniel has dealt with his fair share of issues while at the helm of the Dolphins including star wide receiver Tyreek Hill being detained by police ahead of the team’s season opener last week. —Kevin Dotson, CNN, 13 Sep. 2024

Denver’s home opener will be a low-scoring contest, dictated by special teams and the run game. —Ryan McFadden, The Denver Post, 13 Sep. 2024

Fun fact: Williams was the first rookie quarterback to be the No. 1 pick and win his team's season opener in 22 years. —Jay R. Jordan, Axios, 13 Sep. 2024

The end of the Packers regular season opener took that to a whole other level Friday, with QB Jordan Love going down after being tackled by two Eagles defenders. —Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 12 Sep. 2024

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