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
- (countable) A strong outburst of sunlight.
- A flowering plant of the genus Pseudobahia, native to California.
- (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
- sunbursts
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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