Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

opener

noun
/ˈoʊpənər/
Definition
A tool or device used for opening something, such as a bottle or a can.
Examples
  • She used a can opener to prepare the soup.
  • The band was the opener for the headlining act.
Meaning
Opener can refer to an object that helps to open something, or it can describe the first part of an event, such as an opening act in a concert.
Synonyms
  • puller
  • cutter
  • unsealer
  • beginner