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

Phil Mickelson has announced his withdrawal from the LIV Golf League opener due to a minor shoulder injury. —David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Feb. 2025

With a clean bill of health, Henderson has been a force inside for the Bulldogs (12-11), who will play Hammond Central in a Class 4A Crown Point Sectional opener on Tuesday. —Dave Melton, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2025

As of Friday afternoon, two of the three games against the San Francisco Giants on July 4 weekend had sold out, as had the home opener March 31 against the Chicago Cubs. —Chris Biderman, Sacramento Bee, 1 Feb. 2025

In the end, Iris has a battle with Josh and betters him by stabbing him in the head with an electronic wine opener. —William Earl, Variety, 1 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