opener

[oh-puh-ner]

noun

1. a person or thing that opens.

2. a device for opening opening sealed containers.

   can opener.

3. the first of several theatrical numbers, variety acts, sports events, etc..

   a humorous monologue as an opener.

4. 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.

opener

/ ˈəʊpənə /

noun

1. an instrument used to open sealed containers such as tins or bottles

   a bottle opener

2. a person who opens, esp the player who makes the first bid or play

3. the first or opening section or episode in a series

4. the first song, act, etc, in a variety show

5. (plural) a start; beginning (esp in the phrase for openers )

Other Word Forms

• self-opener noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of opener¹

First recorded in 1540–50; open + -er ¹

Idioms and Phrases

Idioms

1. for openers, as an initially stated reason or argument; at the outset; to begin with.

   Well, for openers, I don't have the money.

Example Sentences

Both Stokes and former captain Joe Root failed to reach double figures in both innings, while Zak Crawley became only the fourth England opener to record a pair in an Ashes Test.

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The former Wimbledon runner-up converted his third break point for a 5-3 lead before confidently serving out the opener to love.

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It’s believed that if school officials have their way, they will move to SoFi Stadium in time for their 2026 season opener.

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"It was an-eye opener. I learned ration breathing. I started breathing through my nose more and using my belly."

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“I was really excited to play,” said McCoy, who missed Sierra Canyon’s opener while waiting for Southern Section clearance.

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