openingandending

noun
UK /ˈəʊpənɪŋ ənd ˈɛndɪŋ/
US /ˈoʊpənɪŋ ənd ˈɛndɪŋ/

The opening and ending are the start and the finish of something.

The opening and ending of the story were both exciting.

SYNONYMS

beginning and endstart and finishfirst and last partsintro and outro

RELATED WORDS

openingendingbeginningconclusionbookends

OTHER MEANINGS

2. The first and last parts of a movie or show.

We watched the opening and ending but skipped the middle.

3. The start and finish of a game.

The opening and ending of the match were the best parts.

4. The beginning and final words of a speech.

She practiced the opening and ending of her speech.