openingclass

noun

UK /ˈəʊpənɪŋ klɑːs/

US /ˈoʊpənɪŋ klæs/

The first class of a new school term or course.

We met our new teacher on the opening class of the year.

SYNONYMS

first class initial class first lesson introductory class first session

RELATED WORDS

semester term orientation syllabus enrollment

OTHER MEANINGS

2. The first meeting of a training program where basic information is shared.

The opening class of the safety course covered the basic rules.

3. A class that begins a series and sets the topic for later lessons.

In the opening class, the professor explained what we would study.

4. The first session of a workshop or camp.

At the opening class of art camp, the kids painted their name tags.