- a person or thing that opens.
- a device for opening sealed containers: can opener.
- the first of several theatrical numbers, variety acts, sports events, etc.: a humorous monologue as an opener.
- cards in a hand, as a pair of jacks or better, that according to a given standard are worth enough to enable the holder to make the first bet of a deal.
- as an initially stated reason or argument; at the outset; to begin with: Well, for openers, I don't have the money.
- an instrument used to open sealed containers such as tins or bottles
- a person who opens, esp the player who makes the first bid or play
- the first or opening section or episode in a series
- the first song, act, etc, in a variety show
- a start; beginning (esp in the phrase for openers)
