Words · Very common
opening
/ˈoʊpənɪŋ/ · 7 letters · 6 distinct letters
- adjective
first or beginning
the memorable opening bars of Beethoven's Fifth
- noun
an open or empty space in or between things
there was a small opening between the trees
- noun
a ceremony accompanying the start of some enterprise
- noun
becoming open or being made open
the opening of his arms was the sign I was waiting for
- noun
the first performance (as of a theatrical production)
the opening received good critical reviews