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

In between, Inter Miami plays its MLS season opener at home on Saturday at 2:30 p.m. against New York City FC. —Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 17 Feb. 2025

Espada already announced Matthews will start at second during the team’s Grapefruit League opener later this month. —Chandler Rome, The Athletic, 17 Feb. 2025

The team is gearing up for their Cactus League opener Saturday against the Cubs at Sloan Park. —Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2025

Both teams are undefeated in TGL play, with Atlanta looking to build on their impressive 4-0 victory over New York Golf Club in their season opener. —Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 17 Feb. 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