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opener

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈoʊpənɚ/ · UK /ˈəʊpənə/

opener means: A tool used to remove a lid or otherwise open a container.

noun

OPENING TOOLB1

A tool used to remove a lid or otherwise open a container.

  • Where is the bottle opener?
  • I bought an electric can opener.
  • This opener removes lids without leaving sharp edges.

Common phrases: bottle opener, can opener, tin opener, electric opener

BUSINESS OPENINGC2

A shop or other business that opens at a particular time.

  • The bakery is an early opener.
  • Late openers attract customers leaving the cinema.
  • This café is the only Sunday opener on our street.

Common phrases: early opener, late opener, all-night opener

Questions about opener

What does opener mean?

A tool used to remove a lid or otherwise open a container.

What is opener in other languages?

Türkçe: açacak · Español: abridor · Français: ouvre-bouteille · Deutsch: Öffner · Italiano: apribottiglie · 日本語: 栓抜き

How do you pronounce opener?

In American English /ˈoʊpənɚ/; in British English /ˈəʊpənə/.

How do you use opener in a sentence?

Where is the bottle opener? I bought an electric can opener.

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