grand opening

noun

: a special celebration held to mark the opening of a new business or public place (such as a park or stadium)

Examples of grand opening in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Editor's Note: This story has been updated to correct the day of the grand opening celebration. —

Killian Baarlaer, The Enquirer, 25 June 2024 Items are marked down as part of the store’s grand opening sale, which ends July 10. —

Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 24 June 2024 SeaWorld’s pass members will have exclusive access to the coaster, manufactured by Bolliger & Mabillard, with special ride times starting July 2, nearly a week before its grand opening. —

Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 20 June 2024 The first 50 guests at the grand opening, which begins at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, will win free wings for a year. —

Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 18 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for grand opening

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