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

Established as a strong alternative to the Daytona et al, this 42.5 mm 18-karat pink gold version has a rich contrast between a deep green sunburst dial and brushed and polished pink gold. —Thor Svaboe, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2025

Another picture of the model lounging recalls a memorable photo of the designer sprawled across her bed, which features a curved sunburst pattern, in a room swathed in florals, lace, and a leopard print rug. —Roxanne Robinson, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025

Biden's dark-blue Clinton-era rug, featuring the presidential seal, has been replaced with Ronald Reagan's pale sunburst version, bordered with olive branches meant to symbolize peace. —Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Aug. 2025

Soldiers in the state units have patches on their left shoulder that show a raven, a sunburst, or a sunburst on top a diamond, each in black and green color schemes. —Calmatters, Mercury News, 17 July 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