sunburst en · NOUN
Etymology
From sun + burst.
Meanings
- (countable) A figure or shape showing rays radiating from a central point.
- (countable) A strong outburst of sunlight.
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(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.
The L-30 was finished all over in black, the L-37 in sunburst.
1996, Ken Achard, The History and Development of the American Guitar, page 10:
- (countable, uncountable) A flowering plant of the genus Pseudobahia, native to California.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| sunbursts | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
sunburst chart · sunburstery · sunburst squash