sunburst

English

Etymology

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.

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