Definition

A sudden bright burst or ray of sunshine breaking through clouds, or in design and art, a pattern of radiating lines or colors emanating from a central point resembling the sun's rays. The term can also refer to a specific finish on guitars and other instruments.

Example Usage

The sunburst effect on the electric guitar's finish caught the stage lights beautifully.

Origin

Compound of 'sun' and 'burst,' straightforward descriptive term for the visual phenomenon of light suddenly piercing through cloud cover.

Fun Fact

The sunburst is a classic design motif in Art Deco architecture and has been used as a heraldic symbol representing enlightenment or divine favor for centuries.

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