26984 words

opener

8 definitions • 12 examples
2
a person, event, etc. that is the first in a series of similar things or prepares for what follows:

Examples:

England's opener with Portugal will be live on TV.
Caesar salad is a great opener for a romantic Italian meal.
Album opener "The New Year" is an anti-holiday classic.
3
the performer or band (= group of musicians) that performs before the main one in a concert or other performance :

Examples:

After years of being the openers, the band will headline its next series of concerts.
In June 1979, the Misfits performed as openers for The Damned in New York City.
4
first:

Examples:

Just for openers, I'd like to ask a question.
5
in cricket, one of the two batters (= the players who try to hit the ball) who start the turn of the team to hit the ball:

Examples:

He has the ideal temperament for a Test match opener: calm and watchful.
The openers put on 82 for the first wicket.
6
in baseball, a pitcher who throws for a short time at the start of a game before being replaced by the team's main pitcher:

Examples:

The opener will be expected to pitch one or two innings.
The Brewers used a left-hander as an opener to pitch to three batters.
7

Examples:

a bottle/can opener
8
the first in a series of competitions or items:

Examples:

The team played their season opener a couple of nights ago.

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