opener


Definition: Meaning of, opener in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈəʊp(ə)nə /

  • noun
  • synonym
  • antonym
Word Forms:
Singular Plural
opener openers
[countable]
  1. a tool that is used to open cans, bottles etc
    SYNONYM
    Not found!
    ANTONYM
    Not found!
  2. the first of a series of games in a sports competition
    SYNONYM
    Not found!
    ANTONYM
    Not found!
  3. for openers British English as a beginning or first stage
    SYNONYM
    Not found!
    ANTONYM
    Not found!
  4. for openers American English used to give one reason, explanation etc for something, although there are others you might mention later too
    SYNONYM
    Not found!
    ANTONYM
    Not found!
synonym
antonym

opener used in phrases

  • bottle opener (noun)
    1. a small tool used for removing the metal lids from bottles
  • can opener (noun)
    1. a tool for opening a can of food
  • cap opener (noun)
    1. a bottle opener to pry off caps
  • eye-opener (noun)
    1. an experience from which you learn something surprising or new
  • letter opener (noun)
    1. dull knife used to cut open the envelopes in which letters are mailed or to slit uncut pages of books
  • tin opener (noun)
    1. British English a tool for opening TIN s of food [=  can opener]
  • More