STARBURST
(noun, verb)Definitions
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."
Word Game Points
Is STARBURST a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, starburst is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
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 WordSTARBURST is not a valid Words With Friends word.
Is STARBURST a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, starburst is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSTARBURST has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.