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STARBURST

(noun, verb)
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There are 8 meanings of the word Starburst.

Starburst - as a noun

A violent explosion, or the pattern (likened to the shape of a star) supposed to be made by such an explosion.

A symbol similar to an asterisk, but with additional rays: ✺.

A region of space with an unusually high rate of star formation.

A period in time during which a region of space experiences an unusually high rate of star formation.

Example: "The milky way will see a starburst in approximately 200,000,000 years."

Starburst - as a verb

(of a region of space) to experience an unusually high rate of star formation.

To explode; to burst out violently via, or in such a manner as to cause, an explosion.

To make a starburst pattern.

To refract and sparkle.

Example Sentences

"The sky was filled with starbursts of fireworks on New Year's Eve."
"The artist painted a beautiful starburst in the center of the canvas."
"She wore a necklace with a pendant shaped like a starburst."
"The sun's rays created a dazzling starburst effect through the trees."
"The photograph captured a burst of light resembling a starburst."
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Word Game Points

Is STARBURST a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, starburst is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

STARBURST has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is STARBURST a valid Words With Friends word?
No, starburst is NOT valid for Words With Friends
Invalid Word
STARBURST is not a valid Words With Friends word.

Is STARBURST a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, starburst is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
STARBURST has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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