: 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
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The album's opener is a slow love song.
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Bowe was in the stands for the United States’ Olympic opener against Czechia when Knight scored in the second period of the 5-1 rout.
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Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
Some have suggested the Chiefs could visit Seattle in the season opener, though Patrick Mahomes’ injury timeline might complicate that idea.
—Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 14 Feb. 2026
No openers are listed on the venue website or at Ticketmaster.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Finland opened the tournament with a 4-1 loss to Slovakia on Wednesday, while Sweden’s tournament opener was a 5-2 win against Italy.
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Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
Some have suggested the Chiefs could visit Seattle in the season opener, though Patrick Mahomes’ injury timeline might complicate that idea.
—Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 14 Feb. 2026
No openers are listed on the venue website or at Ticketmaster.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Finland opened the tournament with a 4-1 loss to Slovakia on Wednesday, while Sweden’s tournament opener was a 5-2 win against Italy.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2026
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“Opener.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/opener. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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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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