openero‧pen‧er /ˈəʊpənə $ ˈoʊpənər/ noun [countable] 
a can opener a bottle opener2the first of a series of games in a sports competition: They are hoping to win tomorrow’s opener against New Zealand.3for openers a)British English as a beginning or first stage SYN to begin with: For openers, the band played a couple of old Beatles songs. b)American English used to give one reason, explanation etc for something, although there are others you might mention later too: It’s tough being a reporter. For openers, there are the long hours.
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- an electric can opener
- the Nuggets' season opener
- He picked up a letter opener from his table and slipped the blade into one of the bags.
- I don't want to give up modern conveniences such as my computer or garage door opener.
- Next Sunday will be easier, against Jacksonville in the Raiders' home opener.
- O'Neill won the opener on the final ball but was then hit with breaks of 77, 60 and 56.
- They were there because the can opener that came with the caravan was worn out.
- You had the Yanks falling behind 5-0 in the opener only to go back-to-back-to-back.
WORD SETS
ace, nounace, verbacrobat, nounacrobatic, adjectiveacrobatics, nounaction replay, nounaerobic, adjectiveaim, nounaim, verball-American, adjectiveall-seater, adjectivearena, nounAstroTurf, nounattack, verbaway, adverbaway, adjectiveback, nounbackhand, nounbackhanded, adjectivebackhander, nounbackspin, nounball, nounball game, nounbaseline, nounbat, nounbench, verbbleachers, nounblock, nounbobble, verbbout, nounbowl, nounbowl, verbbowling alley, nounbowling ball, nounbowling green, nounbox, nounbox, verbboxer, nounbronze, nounbronze medal, nounbye, nouncall, verbcall, nouncap, verbcaptain, nouncaptain, verbcaptaincy, nounchange, verbchanging room, nouncheer, nouncheerleader, nouncheerleading, nounchip, nounchip, verbcircuit training, nounclose season, nounclubhouse, nouncoach, nounconference, nouncontender, nouncourse, nouncourse, verbcourt, nouncover, verbcross, verbcross, nouncross-country, adjectivecrown, nouncup, nouncup final, nouncup tie, nouncurve, noundead, adjectivedecider, noundefence, noundefend, verbdefender, noundefensive, adjectivederby, noundisallow, verbdisqualify, verbdivision, noundivot, noundown, adverbdraft, noundraw, verbdraw, noundribble, verbdribble, noundrive, noundrop, verbdrop goal, noundropkick, noundrop shot, noundrubbing, noundugout, nouneleven, numberequalize, verbequalizer, nouneven, adjectiveevent, nounface, nounfast, adjectivefavourite, nounfeint, nounfield, verbfielder, nounfieldsman, nounfield sports, nounfight, verbfight, nounfighter, nounfinalist, nounfirst half, nounfirst-string, adjectivefixture, nounflat, adjectiveflip, nounfollow-through, nounfootball, nounfootwork, nounform, nounfoul, nounfoul line, nounfriendly, adjectivefull-court press, nounfull time, nounfumble, verbgala, noungame, noungame point, noungate, noungoal, noungoalie, noungoalkeeper, noungoalless, adjectivegoal line, noungoalmouth, noungoalpost, noungoaltender, noungold, noungold medal, noungrand slam, noungrandstand, nounground staff, noungym shoe, noungymslip, nounhalf, nounhalfback, nounhalf nelson, nounhalf-time, nounhammer, nounhandball, nounhand-eye co-ordination, nounhandicap, nounhandspring, nounhandstand, nounhat trick, nounhead start, nounheat, nounheavy, adjectivehiding, nounhome, adjectivein, adverbinfield, nouninjury time, nouninterference, nouninternational, nounjersey, nounjock, nounjockstrap, nounjogging suit, nounjump, nounjump ball, nounjumper, nounjumping jack, nounjump shot, nounjunior varsity, nounlane, nounleague table, nounletter, nounletter, verblevel, verblineman, nounlinesman, nounline-up, nounlocker, nounlocker room, nounluge, nounmallet, nounmanager, nounmark, verbmassacre, nounmassacre, verbmatch, nounmedal, nounmedallist, nounmeeting, nounMexican wave, nounmidfield, nounmisfield, verbmixed doubles, nounmotocross, nounmotor racing, nounmuff, verbmusclebound, adjectivemuscleman, nounnet, nounnet, verbnetball, nounnil, nounno ball, nounoarsman, nounoarswoman, nounobstruction, nounoffense, nounoffensive, adjectiveoffside, adjectiveOlympiad, nounOlympic, adjectiveOlympic Games, the, onside, adjectiveopener, nounopponent, nounout, adverbout, nounoutdistance, verboutsider, nounoverarm, adjectiveoverhand, adjectiveown goal, nounpacesetter, nounpass, verbpass, nounPE, nounpenalty, nounpep rally, nounperiod, nounphoto finish, nounphysical education, nounpitch, nounplace kick, nounplayable, adjectiveplay-by-play, nounplayer, nounplaying field, nounplay-off, nounpoint, nounpole, verbposition, nounpossession, nounpost, nounpreliminary, nounpro-am, nounprofessionalism, nounpromote, verbpromotion, nounPT, nounpull, verbpull-up, nounpummel, verbpunchbag, nounqualifier, nounqualify, verbquarter-final, nounrace, verbracetrack, nounracing, adjectiveracket, nounrain check, nounrally, nounrecord, nounrecord-holder, nounrecreation ground, nounref, nounreferee, nounreferee, verbregatta, nounrelay, nounrelay race, nounrelegate, verbreplay, verbreplay, nounrerun, verbreserve, nounretire, verbreturn, verbrevenge, nounringside, nounroll, nounrookie, nounround, nounround robin, nounrunner, nounrunner-up, nounrun-up, nounsave, verbsave, nounscore, nounscore, verbscorer, nounscratch, verbscratch, adjectivescreen, nounscrimmage, nounselector, nounsemi, nounsemi-final, nounsemi-finalist, nounsemi-professional, adjectiveserve, verbserve, nounserver, nounservice, nounset, nounshoot, verbshoot, nounshot, nounsideline, nounsilver, nounsilver medal, nounskate, nounskipper, nounslaughter, verbslice, verbslick, nounslump, nounsnowmobile, nounsnowshoe, nounsomersault, nounsouthpaw, nounspar, verbsparring partner, nounspectate, verbspectator, nounspectator sport, nounspin, nounsports centre, nounsports day, nounsportsmanship, nounsporty, adjectivespot, verbsprint, verbsquad, nounstadium, nounstagger, verbstart, nounstarter, nounstarting blocks, nounstayer, nounstick, nounstraight, nounstrip, nounstroke, nounstud, nounsub, nounsudden death, nounsweatband, nounsweatpants, nounsweat suit, nountackle, verbtackle, nountalent scout, nountarget, nounteam-mate, nounthree-legged race, nounthrow, nounthrust, verbtie, nountiebreaker, nountight, adjectivetime, verbtimekeeper, nountime out, nountitle, nountitle holder, nountopspin, nountoreador, nountour, nountournament, nountrack, nountrain, verbtransfer fee, nountrophy, nountryout, nounumpire, nounumpire, verbunbeatable, adjectiveundecided, adjectiveunderarm, adverbunderhand, adverbunplaced, adjectiveuppercut, nounvarsity, nounvolley, nounvolley, verbwalking, nounwarm-up, nounwet suit, nounwhippet, nounwhistle, verbwhistle, nounwin, nounwing, nounwinger, nounworkout, nounwristband, noun
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY a can opener a bottle openerCOLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSNOUN
a can opener a bottle opener· Make a check list of essential items such as a corkscrew, bottle opener and a sharp knife for cutting bread etc.· Each of us takes a turn with the bottle opener.
· They were there because the can opener that came with the caravan was worn out.· A hat, a pot holder, a can opener.· When they had their breakfast Tam asked me if he could possibly have a lend of my can opener for their beans.· She pulled out a can of soup, but the can opener was dead.· Earlier this evening he asked to borrow my new can opener.· Is a car bumper, but see this part is a removable can opener.· I realized I would have to stand firm about the can opener or risk losing my authority over Tam and Richie.· Just tear open and eat-no need to find a can opener or drain the tuna.
· The club owner said he gave them a garage door opener and let one deputy spend the night.· I don't want to give up modern conveniences such as my computer or garage door opener.
· Interviewing prospective candidates was quite an eye opener for people who haven't a clue on what that job entails.· Being kicked around can be a real eye opener.· Group dynamics were a great eye opener.· Some said that the very writing of the case was an eye opener.· Despite the many improvements in state provision Eva found her time at social services a great eye opener.· But it is a great eye opener that you are not indispensable.
· By the time they finally play at home, everyone else will have long since had their home openers.· The Warriors will play their home opener at the 19, 200-seat arena on Nov. 8 against the Minnesota Timberwolves.· Or the Phillies postponing their home opener the day before because of rain.· As far as home openers go, there have been smoother rides.
· The Hollywood Bowl dedicated its July 6 season opener to him.· Woodson has been missing in action completely since tearing up his knee in the season opener.· Pitching coach Dave Wallace said that Radinsky still has time to be ready for the season opener.· He was pummeled by Dallas' pass rush when the teams last played in the 1994 season opener.· In the season opener, they held the Giants to 65 yards during a 35-0 Dallas shutout.· One week before their season opener, the Raiders acknowledged two painful slices of reality Sunday.
· He may need special implements, such as a wall-mounted tin opener which he can operate with one hand.· The little gear lever feels like a tin opener on a string of cables.· For example, this graph shows sales of tin openers from January to June.
PHRASES FROM THE ENTRY
- For openers, why not put a special tax on cigarettes to fund health education?
WORD FAMILYnounthe openopeneropeningopennessadjectiveopenopeningunopenedverbopenadverbopenly
1a tool that is used to open cans, bottles etc: a can opener a bottle opener2the first of a series of games in a sports competition: They are hoping to win tomorrow’s opener against New Zealand.3for openers a)British English as a beginning or first stage SYN to begin with: For openers, the band played a couple of old Beatles songs. b)American English used to give one reason, explanation etc for something, although there are others you might mention later too: It’s tough being a reporter. For openers, there are the long hours.