: 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
Examples of opener in a Sentence
The album's opener is a slow love song.
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Raven Brunner, Peoplemag, 8 Aug. 2024
While the team is preparing for its August 31 season opener at Maryland, fans will have the chance to prepare for the home opener against Merrimack on Sept. 7.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 7 Aug. 2024
Advertisement Nacua will be ready to play in the Sept. 8 opener against the Detroit Lions in Detroit, McVay said.
—Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2024
Once approved, Pitbull Stadium will take effect this upcoming football season with FIU set to host Central Michigan in their home opener on Sept. 7.
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“Opener.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/opener. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.
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opener
noun
open·er
ˈōp-(ə-)nər 
: something used for opening
a bottle opener
a conversation opener
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