American English

How to pronounce opener

nounB1
OHpuhner

/ˈoʊ.pə.nɚ/

3 syllables · Stress the first syllable.

a tool that helps you open a bottle, can, or other container

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Meanings & examples

noun

a tool that helps you open a bottle, can, or other container

I need a bottle opener.

Use the can opener to open the can.

Good to know

English often puts the object before opener: bottle opener and can opener.

Common phrases & grammar

bottle opener · can opener · jar opener

a/an + opener

use + a/an + opener + to + verb

noun

the first game, event, or performance in a series or program

The season opener is on Sunday.

The opener of the concert was very short.

Common phrases & grammar

season opener · series opener · home opener

the + opener + of + the + series/season

watch + the + opener

noun

a performer who appears before the main performer at a concert or show

The opener for the band was a local singer.

We arrived early to see the opener.

Common phrases & grammar

opening act · concert opener

the + opener + for + noun

opener + for + noun

Useful expressions

eye-opener

an experience that surprises you and teaches you something

The trip was a real eye-opener.

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