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opening A moment of great excitement or anticipation, often marked by an unexpected event. ■ "I can't wait for the opening of that new restaurant downtown! I heard they have the best pizza in town."
anesthetics A funny way of putting things to sleep. ■ I had a terrible case of anesthetics when I tried to watch that horror movie last night. It was so boring, I fell asleep before the opening credits!
Announcing The act of making an announcement, typically in a formal or official manner. ■ The mayor announced the opening of a new park to the public.
Bankrolled To provide or obtain the funds needed to participate in an activity or venture. ■ Joe's friends decided to "bankroll" his dream of opening a bar by investing $50,000. It was a huge success!
breach <en></?>To make an opening or gap in something, especially a wall or dam. <en>Funny example: The plumber accidentally breached the toilet seat when installing new pipes.</en>
Enterprise A bold and daring undertaking, often involving risk and uncertainty. ■ "He decided to start his own enterprise by opening a food truck business. It was a huge success!
global Having a great extent or influence; worldwide. ■ The company decided to go global by opening offices in every continent except Antarctica.
goblet A cup with a wide, shallow base and a narrow opening at the top. ■ "I always use my goblet to hold water while I do my daily yoga routine."
hissing A sound made by the opening and closing of the lips with teeth together, often used as a way to convey disapproval or warning. ■ "I heard you're dating my ex-girlfriend!" he hissed.
hole A small, round opening in a surface that is intended to be used for some purpose, such as inserting an object or passing through something. ■ "The cat jumped into the hole and disappeared."
Holes A small opening in something, often used for inserting objects or passing air through. ■ "I forgot my keys in the holes of my pants."
Keyhole A small opening in a door or lid that is used to insert a key. ■ "I can't find my keys, maybe they fell through the keyhole and are now stuck in the lock."
leaks noun - (1) a small hole or opening through which liquid, gas, or other substances escape; (2) the act of divulging confidential information to unauthorized persons ■ Joe accidentally left his laptop open and now all his secrets are leaking out!
lineup A group of people or things arranged in a specific order, often for a performance or presentation. ■ The comedian's lineup included two opening acts and a headliner who was known for his deadpan delivery.
mantel The narrow strip of wood or stone that extends over the fireplace opening to hold a mantlepiece. ■ "I need to clean the mantel before we have guests over. It's getting quite dirty and cluttered."
Mouth An opening in the face, used for eating, speaking, and other facial expressions. ■ "I love using my mouth to eat food, but I don't like it when people talk with their mouth full."
narrow 1. Having a very small width or opening. ■ "The cat's eyes were so narrow that it could barely fit into the keyhole."
openings The act of uncovering a secret or hidden information. ■ After months of trying to find the missing phone, the police finally discovered the "opening" by breaking into the suspect's house and searching through his computer.
Oyster A large, pearly mollusk that can be opened to reveal a pearl or other treasures inside. ■ "I heard you have a secret talent for opening oysters with your bare hands!"
pan A flat, shallow container with a wide opening at the top, used for cooking or baking. ■ When making pancakes, always use a non-stick pan to prevent sticking.
pandora A mythical woman with a box of mischievous creatures and other evils that she accidentally released upon opening it. ■ "Don't open the box, it could be a Pandora's Box!"
plucking The act of pulling something out by its roots or with tweezers, often in a painful way. ■ When I accidentally plucked my thumbnail off while opening a jar of pickles.
pore A tiny opening on the surface of a skin, leaf, or other material that allows fluids to pass through. ■ "I forgot my umbrella at home and now I'm pored out like a wet sponge."
Slit An extremely thin opening, usually made by cutting something with a sharp edge. ■ I accidentally cut myself on the jagged edge of the box while trying to make a slit for my finger.
slot A narrow opening, especially in a machine or device, for inserting coins or cards. ■ I forgot my wallet at home, so I had to use the ATM's slot to withdraw cash.
spotlight A bright light that illuminates a particular area or person. ■ "The comedian was the main attraction of the show, but the spotlight really belonged to the opening act's juggling dogs."
unpack To remove an item from its packaging, typically by opening a box or bag. ■ "I can't wait to unpack my new bike and go for a ride!"
vent An opening in the ground or roof of a building for fresh air or to let out stale air. ■ "I need to open the windows to let in some fresh air, this room is stuffy!"
ventilation The act of opening windows or doors to allow fresh air to enter a room. ■ I forgot to open the window and now my room is stuffy. I need some good ventilation!
Window An opening in a wall, especially one that is designed to let light and air in. ■ I opened the window to let some fresh air in, but it started pouring rain outside!
Windows A transparent opening in a wall, door, or other structure that allows light to enter and provides a view of the outside. ■ Why did the computer go to the doctor? It had a virus on its Windows!
Yawn A long, deep exhale of air through the mouth accompanied by a slight opening of the eyes. It is usually done when someone is feeling tired or bored. ■ "I couldn't wait to yawn at my friend's boring joke."
Angioplasty The medical procedure of opening up a narrowed or blocked artery using a balloon or other device. It is used to treat heart disease and stroke. ■ "I told my girlfriend I wanted an angioplasty, but she said no way! She's not letting me have any more balloon therapy."
arch An architectural structure that spans an opening or supports a roof, consisting of two or more curved pieces of stone or brick. ■ "The Roman Colosseum is famous for its grand arch that spans the entire entrance."; A way of behaving or thinking that is pretentious or self-aggrandizing. ■ "He always tries to put on an air of sophistication with his fancy French accent and archaic vocabulary."
blockbusters A term used to describe movies, TV shows, or other forms of media that are so popular and successful that they dominate their respective genres. ■ "The Avengers" was such a blockbuster at the box office that it broke all previous records for opening weekend revenue.
Curtain A large piece of fabric or cloth hung in front of a window, door, or other opening to obscure the view. ■ When I accidentally walked into my neighbor's house, I was mortified by the sight of their curtains hanging open. It was like walking into a stage performance and being caught in the middle of the show.
deposited A person or thing that has been put in a safe place for future use or enjoyment. ■ After finishing his work, John deposited his backpack on the couch and settled in for some Netflix binge-watching., A sum of money paid into an account or made available for withdrawal. ■ When opening a new bank account, it's important to deposit enough money to cover any potential fees or charges.
Dropper A small, usually cylindrical container with a narrow opening at the top, used for dispensing liquid medication or other substances. ■ The dropper was so small that I had to use two hands just to hold it and squirt out the medicine!
Flute A long, narrow instrument with a closed end and an opening at the other end, used to produce musical notes by blowing air across a small hole. ■ "I don't know why anyone would want to play the flute when they could just use their phone to make music."
Gat A small, vertical wooden frame with an opening at the top, used to keep dogs in a yard. ■ Why did the dog run through the gat? Because it wanted to get to the other side of the fence and sniff out some new smells!
hatch A small opening in a surface, such as an eggshell or a roof, through which something or someone can emerge. ■ "When the hatch opened, the chick inside looked around and saw its mommy for the first time. It was a real 'hatch-y' moment!"
launched To release or make available something for public use, often with great fanfare. ■ The new restaurant on Main Street was launched with a grand opening ceremony attended by hundreds of people. The first customer to place an order received a free dessert as a thank you for supporting the business!
loophole An intentional or accidental opening in a system, rule, or law that can be exploited to gain an advantage or evade a consequence. ■ "Did you know there's a loophole in the tax code that allows you to claim a deduction for eating ice cream? Just tell the IRS you're doing it for medical reasons."
niceties The smallest, most trivial things that are considered polite and proper. These include things like saying "please" and "thank you," opening doors for others, and using proper grammar. ■ "It's the little niceties that make a big difference in a relationship," said John as he handed his girlfriend the door handle.
nostril A small opening at the end of each of the two upper divisions of the nose, through which air enters and exits. ■ I had to clean my nostrils with a paper clip because I couldn't find my nose spray.
Opened The act of opening something, typically with a key or by removing a lid or cover. However, this word can also refer to any action that makes something available to the public or is a sign that something has started. ■ "She opened the door to reveal a room full of cats.", ■ "The museum opened its doors for visitors after being closed for years due to the pandemic.", ■ "He opened his heart to me and told me all his deepest secrets."
panels A group of people gathered together to discuss a topic or issue. ■The politics panel on CNN was so boring, I had to switch to cat videos., A flat, rectangular surface with an opening at one end, used for displaying artwork or photographs. ■I hung my favorite painting on the living room panels to brighten up the space., The walls in a building or structure that contain doors and windows. ■We had to replace the old panels in our house because they were falling apart.
plugs noun: A small, usually cylindrical device that is plugged into an electrical outlet to supply power to an appliance or charge a device. ■I forgot to unplug my phone before going to bed and now it's dead., verb: To insert or fit something into a hole or opening, typically by forcefully pushing it in. ■The plumber had to plug the toilet up with a rubber stopper because there was a leak., noun: A person who is particularly dull or unintelligent. ■"That guy over there is such a plug," said Jane, rolling her eyes.
Reopening The act of opening a business, organization, or event that was previously closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. ■ When the bars finally reopened after months of lockdown, people couldn't wait to hit up their favorite watering hole and have a drink with friends. However, some were disappointed when they found out that the menu had changed - no more cheap shots of tequila!
Resetting The act of turning back the clock to a previous state, usually by rebooting a device or system. ■ "After realizing he had accidentally closed his browser with all his unsaved work, John quickly resetting his computer and opening the document again.