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

Against Salesian on Wednesday, Lieu’s bases-clearing triple in the fifth inning helped lead the Gauchos to a 6-1 victory in their league opener. —Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2025

Roberts should provide an update on Freeman's status ahead of Friday's series opener. —Lee Habeeb, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Apr. 2025

That started to change this past season, when the Tritons played the Aztecs close in the opener and finished 30-5, claiming the Big West’s automatic berth to the NCAA Tournament in their first season of eligibility. —Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025

Here’s what to expect, plus the warmest and coldest home openers for the Cubs. —Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 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