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Definition of eye-opener

eye-opener

Plural:eye-openers
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Adjective:eye-opening
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1

An unexpected event, experience, or piece of information that is surprisingly enlightening or revealing.

Example

"Volunteering at the community shelter was a real eye-opener for the students."

2

American An alcoholic drink or strong cup of coffee taken early in the morning to help one wake up.

Example

"He brewed a strong espresso as a morning eye-opener before heading to the office."

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• Nearby Words

exxon
eye
eye level
eye-opener
eyeball
eyebank
eyeblack

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Eye-opener. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/eye--opener
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