sunburst

noun

sun·​burst ˈsən-ˌbərst How to pronounce sunburst (audio)
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 Its technical prowess is compliments by a pearly gray sunburst dial and a matching gray alligator leather strap. Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 9 June 2023 Ciriaco Sayoc, an artist based in San Francisco, has crafted his own parol style using interlocking wooden pieces inspired by traditional wooden boats and featuring the sunburst rattan weave. Hannah Dormido, Washington Post, 20 Dec. 2023 The Starry Night art ring, by Malaika Carr The perfectly balanced geometry of this ring belies Malaika’s background in architecture and interior design, as gentle ovals and stripes radiate from a central citrine in a pattern reminiscent of an Art Deco sunburst. Kate Matthams, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2023 Each handcrafted wreath boasts a grapevine base and is adorned with a mix of green and amber foliage in a wispy, sunburst pattern. Staff Author, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Oct. 2023 The initial lineup consisted of classic 41mm watches with white, black, or blue sunburst dials but has quickly expanded to include skeletonization, rose gold and 36mm variations in a rainbow of colors. Cait Bazemore, Robb Report, 29 June 2023 The center court will have the sunburst logo or PHX. Duane Rankin, The Arizona Republic, 7 Sep. 2023 The Rooted Nest Fall Wreath boasts a head-turning sunburst silhouette composed of faux fall grasses, foliage, and blooms in contrasting colors and textures. Staff Author, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Oct. 2023 The unique properties of the diamond further enhance the appearance of the blue sunburst dial of the watch. Cait Bazemore, Robb Report, 29 Sep. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1815, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of sunburst was circa 1815

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“Sunburst.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sunburst. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

sunburst

noun
sun·​burst ˈsən-ˌbərst How to pronounce sunburst (audio)
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

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