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opening night

noun

the first performance of a theatrical attraction, taking place in the evening:
The audience was full of celebrities on opening night.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of opening night¹

First recorded in 1805–15

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On opening night, the two James men became the first father and son to share an NBA court together.

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After all, a conversation like this, occurring just days before opening night?

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The 43-0 drubbing of Wales on opening night was a record home win over the visitors.

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It was nearly three hours with opening night delays before I emerged from my seat for a musical that should be half that length.

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The weekend festival was cancelled on its opening night as a result, with the Malaysian government criticising Healy's conduct while blacklisting the band from the country.

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opening opening time

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