sunburst

English

Etymology

From sun +‎ burst.

Noun

sunburst (countable and uncountable, plural sunbursts)

1. (countable) A figure or shape showing rays radiating from a central point.

   Synonym: starburst

2. (countable) A strong outburst of sunlight.
3. (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.
   • 1996, Ken Achard, The History and Development of the American Guitar, page 10:

     The L-30 was finished all over in black, the L-37 in sunburst.

Derived terms

• sunburst chart
• sunburst squash
• sunburstery