grand opening — A special ceremony or event to officially open a new business, store, or venue for the first time
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A special ceremony or event to officially open a new business, store, or venue for the first time
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɡrænd ˈoʊpənɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- The pizza shop's grand opening was so popular that they ran out of cheese in two hours!
- We're planning a grand opening for our new branch next month.
- The mayor cut the ribbon at the library's grand opening ceremony.
grand opening
NOUN[/ɡrænd ˈoʊpənɪŋ/]
A special ceremony or event to officially open a new business, store, or venue for the first time

A special ceremony or event to officially open a new business, store, or venue for the first time

The band plays as they shake every hand at the grand opening!
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“The pizza shop's grand opening was so popular that they ran out of cheese in two hours!”
“We're planning a grand opening for our new branch next month.”
“The mayor cut the ribbon at the library's grand opening ceremony.”
“Their grand opening offered free haircuts, but I ended up looking like a pineapple.”
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