opening night
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of opening night
First recorded in 1805–15
Example Sentences
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“About 12 seconds into the opening night of Sphere with U2 back in ‘23, I thought ‘We have to do this, it’s completely uncharted territory!’
From Los Angeles Times
The arena finally had its opening night on 14 May 2024, with a show by the band Elbow.
From BBC
Two weeks before opening night, the “Here Lies Love” cast plunged through the musical’s latter half before a lunch break.
From Los Angeles Times
Boy George & Culture Club is set to headline the opening night of this year's Henley Festival.
From BBC
Snoopy’s Legendary Rooftop Concert became an instant hit with park patrons and with fans internationally thanks to a viral video posted on opening night.
From Los Angeles Times
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