Opener: meaning, definitions and examples

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opener

 

[ หˆoสŠpษ™nษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

device functionality

An opener is a tool or device used to separate two objects or to access the contents of a container. Common types of openers include bottle openers, can openers, and jar openers. These devices are designed to simplify the process of opening sealed containers, making it easier for users to access food and beverages. In a broader sense, 'opener' can also refer to an introductory statement or action that leads into a discussion or performance.

Synonyms

accessory, cutter, device, tool

Examples of usage

  • He used a bottle opener to uncork the beer.
  • The can opener made it easy to open the soup can.
  • She crafted a clever opener for her presentation.

Translations

Translations of the word "opener" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น abridor

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค–เฅเคฒเคจเฅ‡ เคตเคพเคฒเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช ร–ffner

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pembuka

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั–ะดะบั€ะธะฒะฐั‡

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ otwieracz

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ชใƒผใƒ—ใƒŠใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ouvre-boรฎte

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ abrelatas

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท aรงฤฑcฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์—ด๊ธฐ๊ธฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูุชุงุญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ otevรญraฤ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ otvรกraฤ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅผ€ๅฏๅ™จ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ odpiralo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ opnari

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐัˆา›ั‹ัˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ›แƒแƒ›แƒฎแƒแƒขแƒ•แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ aรงฤฑcฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ abridor

Word origin

The word 'opener' originates from the verb 'open,' which comes from the Old English term 'openian,' meaning 'to open' or 'to lift.' The concept has evolved over time to refer to various tools and implements designed for opening or accessing containers. The suffix '-er' indicates a person or thing that performs a specific action. In the 19th century, various openers began to be patented, leading to the development of specialized devices such as the bottle opener and can opener, which revolutionized the way people consumed beverages and preserved food.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,484, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.