sunburst

/ˈsʌnbɜːrst/
noun
  1. A sudden strong burst of sunlight, especially through clouds.
    • The photographer captured a stunning sunburst over the mountains.
    • We sat on the porch and enjoyed the warm sunburst after the rain.
    • After the storm, a beautiful sunburst broke through the clouds.
  2. A design or pattern that resembles rays of light spreading outward from a central point.
    • The ceiling of the old theater was painted with a golden sunburst.
    • She wore a silver brooch with a sunburst design.
    • The quilt had a sunburst pattern in bright yellow and orange.
  3. A type of guitar finish with a dark center that fades to a lighter color at the edges.
    • I love the classic look of a sunburst finish on an acoustic guitar.
    • He plays a vintage sunburst guitar from the 1960s.
    • The musician's sunburst Stratocaster is his favorite instrument.
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