Opener

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈəʊpÉ™nÉ™/

Origin

From open + -er.

Full definition of opener

Noun

1. A device that opens something; specifically a tin-opener/can-opener, or a bottle opener.
2. (card games) The player who starts the betting.
3. (card games) (in plural openers) Cards of sufficient value to enable a player to open the betting.
4. (theater) The first act in a variety show.
5. (Islam) Fatiha
6. (cricket) A batsman who normally plays in the first two positions of an innings.
7. (colloquial) The first in a series of events, items etc.; the first remark or sentence of a conversation.
8. (sports) The first game played in a competition
• 2011, Septembe 24, Ben Dirs, Rugby World Cup 2011: England 67-3 Romania, England were on the scoreboard after only one minute, Wilkinson, who missed five penalties in his side's opener against the Pumas, knocking over a three-pointer from bang in front, despite boos from the crowd.
9. (sports) The first goal or point scored.
• 2011, January 15, Saj Chowdhury, Man City 4 - 3 Wolves, The opener came from a Jarvis ball which struck Aleksandar Kolarov en route to a lively round of pinball between City players before it was poked in by Milijas.

Derived terms

• bottle opener
• can-opener/can opener
• for openers
• tin-opener/tin opener

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