Sunburst (noun)

1. A sudden burst of light from the sun.
2. An image of radiating rays of light in a circular pattern, often used to symbolize the sun.

Origin:

Formed from the combination of the words 'sun' and 'burst' meaning a sudden emission of light.

Examples:

1. The sunburst was so bright that it hurt the eyes.
2. The sunburst appeared suddenly, filling the sky with light.
3. The sunburst design on the guitar was very distinctive.
4. The sunburst added a touch of color and warmth to the room.
5. The sunburst was the perfect symbol for the energy company.