opener
Americannoun
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openers
plural
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a person or thing that opens.
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a device for opening sealed containers.
can opener.
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the first of several theatrical numbers, variety acts, sports events, etc..
a humorous monologue as an opener.
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Poker. openers, cards in a hand, as a pair of jacks or better, that according to a given standard are worth enough to enable the holder to make the first bet of a deal.
idioms
noun
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an instrument used to open sealed containers such as tins or bottles
a bottle opener
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a person who opens, esp the player who makes the first bid or play
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the first or opening section or episode in a series
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the first song, act, etc, in a variety show
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(plural) a start; beginning (esp in the phrase for openers )
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The Titans' season opener is on 13 September and Johnson will be eligible for reinstatement on Monday, 19 October.
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026
Johnson scored two touchdowns in the preseason opener at Houston and turned a short pass into a 55-yard gain.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
They have three back-to-backs during the busy stretch from the season opener to the end of a three-game road trip in Milwaukee on Nov. 11.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
Whether Konsa will still be a Villa player for the league opener against Brighton remains open to debate with Arsenal expected to step up their pursuit of the defender.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
She pointed at the maps with the opener.
From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry
In 1978, a Clearwater, Fla., radio station accepted 112 electric can openers from an advertiser who could not afford to pay for commercial time.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 19, 2026
They are World War I letter openers, made from scrap wood or by blunting the edge of a military blade.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026
More aggressive openers than Izzy Gaze and Melie Kerr - the latter top-scored with 42 from 34 balls - may have taken advantage.
From BBC ● Jun. 27, 2026
In response to Ireland's commendable efforts with the bat, Indian openers Sanju Samson and Sharma hit 16 off the opening over before Moondra removed Samson with his first delivery in international cricket.
From BBC ● Jun. 26, 2026
But I couldn’t help staring at the two giant bronze guys with tall bladed wings like letter openers.
From "The Titan's Curse" by Rick Riordan
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