sunburst

noun

sun·​burst ˈsən-ˌbərst 

often attributive

1

: a flash of sunlight especially through a break in clouds

2

a

: a jeweled brooch representing a sun surrounded by rays

b

: a design in the form of rays diverging from a central point

Examples of sunburst in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

His Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe features a steel case, a gray sunburst dial, and a steel bracelet—all of which perfectly matched his platinum silk-wool jacket. —Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 2 Mar. 2026

The Eaton and Palisades fire diaspora has played out in a sunburst pattern of impromptu moves that likely will never be traced in full detail. —Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026

Gomez styled her hair in a chic bob and accessorized with diamond sunburst earrings. —Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 12 Jan. 2026

Speaking of lids, they’re crafted with Tupperware’s classic sunburst design and feature the brand’s signature instant seal lid to lock in freshness and prevent leaks and spills. —Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1815, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for sunburst

• amerced
• cloudburst
• coerced
• conversed
• disbursed
• dispersed
• headfirst
• immersed
• outburst
• rehearsed
• reversed
• submersed

Kids Definition

sunburst

noun

sun·​burst ˈsən-ˌbərst 

1

: a flash of sunlight especially through a break in the clouds

2

a

: a jeweled pin representing a sun surrounded by rays

b

: a design in the form of rays extending from a central point