noun🔗ShareA person who opens something."The team of openers at the car dealership arrives early each morning to unlock all the cars and prepare the lot for customers. "personjobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA device that opens something; specifically a tin-opener/can-opener, or a bottle opener."The kitchen drawer held various openers, including a can opener and a bottle opener. "utensildevicemachineitemthingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share(in combination) An establishment that opens."The late-night openers in the mall include two restaurants and a clothing store."businessindustryplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe player who starts the betting."In the poker game, the openers bet twenty dollars to start the round. "gamebetChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share(in the plural) Cards of sufficient value to enable a player to open the betting.""With two aces and a king in his hand, he had the openers and confidently made the first bet." "gamevaluebetChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA person employed to separate sheets of hot metal that become stuck together."The steel factory hired three new openers to keep production running smoothly, as stuck sheets slowed down the line. "jobindustrymachineworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe first act in a variety show or concert."The concert's openers, a local band, played for about thirty minutes before the main artist came on stage. "musicentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA batsman who normally plays in the first two positions of an innings."The openers are going to bat first, setting the tone for the team's innings. "sportpositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe first in a series of events, items etc.; the first remark or sentence of a conversation."The band's energetic openers really got the crowd excited for the main act. "eventcommunicationlanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe first game played in a competition.""The baseball team always plays their best during the openers of the season." "sportgameeventChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe first goal or point scored.""Sarah scored both openers in the soccer game, helping her team take an early lead." "sportachievementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA period of time when it is legal to commercially fish.""During the salmon openers, fishermen work long hours to catch as many fish as possible." "fishperiodtimebusinesslaweconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading