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Definitions for Opener

[1] a person or thing that opens.
[2] a device for opening sealed containers: can opener.
[3] the first of several theatrical numbers, variety acts, sports events, etc.: a humorous monologue as an opener.
[4] openers, Poker . 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.
[5] for openers , as an initially stated reason or argument; at the outset; to begin with: Well, for openers, I don't have the money.
[6] an instrument used to open sealed containers such as tins or bottles a bottle opener
[7] a person who opens, esp the player who makes the first bid or play
[8] the first or opening section or episode in a series
[9] US the first song, act, etc, in a variety show
[10] (plural) a start; beginning (esp in the phrase for openers )

Words related to Opener

lever, latch, doorknob, launch, inauguration, kickoff, start, commencement, genesis, birth, outset, opening, introduction, creation, onset, inception, dawn, top, lead-in, dawning

Words nearby Opener

open-standard, open-timbered, open-web, openable, opencast mining, opener, openhanded, opening, opening night, opening snap, opening time

Origin of Opener

First recorded in 1540–50; open + -er1

Other words from Opener

self-o·pen·er , noun

Synonyms for Opener

latchkey, passkey, screw, skeleton