opening nightnoun [ C usually singular ]
uk/ˈəʊ.pən.ɪŋ ˌnaɪt/us/ˈoʊp.nɪŋ ˌnaɪt/UK also first nightthe first night that a play, film, etc. is performed or shown:
The ballet's opening night was a huge success.
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