Opening
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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Definition of Opening
Verb
Adjective
- Pertaining to the start or beginning of a series of events.
"The opening theme of Beethoven's Fifth Symphony is, perhaps, the most recognizable in all of European art music."
- Of the first period of play, usually up to the fall of the first wicket.
- Of the batsman who opens the innings or of a bowler who opens the attack.
Noun
- An act or instance of making or becoming open.
"The daily openings of the day lily bloom gives it its name."
- A gap permitting passage through.
"A salamander darted out of an opening in the rocks."
- An act or instance of beginning.
"There have been few factory and store openings in the US lately."
- Something that is a beginning. The first performance of a show or play by a particular troupe.
"They were disappointed at the turnout for their opening, but hoped that word would spread."
- The first performance of a show or play by a particular troupe.
"They were disappointed at the turnout for their opening, but hoped that word would spread."
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