Definitions

for openers

ADVERB

as a beginning

Synonyms

WEAK

first off for starters to begin with

Example Sentences

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David settles for an hour, at least for openers, and the dance begins.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2019

Brett Schneider is a real magician, the kind who buries your chosen card in a flurry of shuffling and makes it hop to the top of the deck anyway, just for openers.

From Washington Post • Apr. 17, 2017

Cardinals star shortstop Jhonny Peralta, Dodgers outfielder Andre Ethier and young Colorado pitcher Jon Gray won't be ready for openers.

From US News • Mar. 25, 2016

Maya Lin and Sarah Sze for openers are so much more interesting.

From New York Times • Nov. 25, 2015

In fact, if you haven't got a pair of millions for openers, don't sit in.

From What Will People Say? A novel by Hughes, Rupert