Opener Meaning in English
word
/ˈoʊpənɝ/
OH-puh-nur
/ˈəʊpənɐ/
OH-puh-nuh
Definition
An opener is a tool or device used to open things like bottles or cans. It can also mean something that starts an event, such as the first part of a show.
Usage & Nuances
Primary meaning in everyday English is a tool for opening (usually bottles or cans). Can also refer to things that start an event: "season opener" (sports), "show opener". 'Opener' is countable. Don't confuse with 'opening' (the general act or start of something).
Spanish: abrelatas - abrefácil (para latas, botellas)Portuguese (BR): abridor - abre-latas - abre-garrafasPortuguese (PT): abridor - abre-latas - abre-garrafasChinese (Simplified): 开瓶器 - 开罐器Chinese (Traditional): 開瓶器 - 開罐器Hindi: बोतल खोलने वाला - डिब्बा खोलने वालाArabic: فتَّاحة (زجاجات أو علب)Bengali: ওপেনার - খুলুনি (যন্ত্র)Russian: открывалка - открывающий (начало мероприятия)Japanese: オープナー - 開幕（イベントの最初の部分）Vietnamese: dụng cụ mở - phần mở màn (sự kiện)Korean: 오프너 - 개막전(행사 시작 부분)Turkish: açacak - açılış (etkinliğin ilk kısmı)Urdu: اوپنر - آغاز (کسی تقریب کا پہلا حصہ)Indonesian: pembuka - pembuka acara
Example Sentences
I can't open this can without an opener.
basic
Do we have a bottle opener?
basic
The opener of the concert was amazing.
basic
Can you pass me the opener? I want to open my soda.
natural
Last night's game was the season opener and the stadium was full.
natural
She bought a fancy electric opener for her kitchen.
natural