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

The Panthers thought that would have been the case on Thursday after their 5-2 win in the series opener on Tuesday. —Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 23 May 2025

The Dragons never could get on track as Marcus took the opener 5-0 at Dallas Baptist University. —Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 May 2025

The bottle opener and lid catcher on the side will be appreciated by any craft beer (not to mention Mexican Coca-Cola) drinkers at your cookout. —Clint Davis, People.com, 23 May 2025

In between the first and second quarter of Atlanta’s preseason opener against the Washington Mystics, Griner provided clear feedback on the Dream’s defense, despite leading by 20 points. —Ben Pickman, New York Times, 22 May 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