opener

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noun

open·​er
ˈōp-nər, 
ˈō-pə- How to pronounce opener (audio)
: 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
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for openers

opener

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comparative of open entry 1

Examples of opener in a Sentence

Noun The album's opener is a slow love song.
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This comes after Toney also already set the school record for single-game receiving yards in the season opener against Stanford. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 25 Oct. 2026 Both pitching staffs demonstrated their depth in Friday night's opener, and managing pitch counts will be vital as both managers try to keep their bullpens fresh for the upcoming travel day. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026 Darius Garland had 26 points and six assists on another encouraging night for the Clippers, who routed Sacramento in the opener of their rebuilding season. — ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026 Pink slime was found inside the ice machine and food debris on the blade of the can opener. — Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for opener

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of opener was in the 15th century

Phrases Containing opener

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opener

noun
open·​er ˈōp-(ə-)nər How to pronounce opener (audio)
: something used for opening
a bottle opener
a conversation opener
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