ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Sunburst

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Sunburst is a noun meaning (countable) A figure or shape showing rays radiating from a central point.

Meaning

(countable) A figure or shape showing rays radiating from a central point.

More Meanings

  1. (countable) A strong outburst of sunlight.
  2. A flowering plant of the genus Pseudobahia, native to California.
  3. (uncountable) A style of finish for musical instruments such as guitars, having an area of lighter color (often showing the wood grain underneath) that darkens gradually towards a dark outer rim.

Example Sentences

The L-30 was finished all over in black, the L-37 in sunburst.

Word Forms

Synonyms for sunburst

Depending on context, synonyms include starburst, folded, sunray.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include sunray, folded, sunshine, starburst, radiant, star.

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