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

see also:

for openers

Examples of opener in a Sentence

The album's opener is a slow love song.

Recent Examples on the Web

See full details, including Denver Film synopses and each show’s openers, below. —John Wenzel, Denver Post, 30 Apr. 2026

The Atlanta Dream got their season started right with an 87-78 victory over the Chicago Sky in their preseason opener Wednesday in Chicago. —Ajc Sports, AJC.com, 30 Apr. 2026

The injury was concerning given Hart endured a bout with lower back spasms during the Knicks’ preseason opener in Abu Dhabi in October. —Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 30 Apr. 2026

At her Los Angeles shows, Rodrigo will be joined by openers the Last Dinner Party and Devon Again. —Katie Simons, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026

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