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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Unfortunately for the Panthers, the final of those five home openers was theirs. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 11 Oct. 2026 Wings Matisse Thybulle and Ziaire Williams started the Lakers’ preseason opener and the defensive-minded players flashed their potential by hounding opponents the full length of the court. — Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2026 Boyle produces the Venice Film Festival opener alongside Tessa Ross (Conclave) and Michael Ellenberg (The Morning Show). — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2026 Dawson played four minutes in the opener versus Notre Dame, then missed KU’s next two games. — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 10 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.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/opener. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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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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