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

The dial is adorned with horizontal relief embossing in an olive-green shade illuminated by a sunburst motif. —Anthony Demarco, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024

Find it on Amazon This Vintage-Style Tupperware Set Will Keep Your Food Fresh Add a touch of vintage charm to your kitchen with this Tupperware set that has the classic sunburst lid design. —Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2024

Metals are especially common here, such as the simple radiating sunburst above the door of Milwaukee's Wisconsin Gas Building. —Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Sep. 2024

While exploring one species, sunburst anemones (Anthopleura sola), the researchers found a unique color morph that displayed a neon green when fluorescing under UV and under white light. —Jules Jacobs, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Aug. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1815, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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