Noun Definition

burst

1.Definition: a sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason)

"A burst of applause", "A fit of housecleaning"

Related Noun(s):fit

Category: General

2.Definition: a sudden intense happening

"An outburst of heavy rain", "A burst of lightning"

Related Noun(s):outburst

Category: General

3.Definition: rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms

Related Noun(s):fusillade, salvo, volley

Category: General

4.Definition: the act of exploding or bursting

"The explosion of the firecrackers awoke the children", "The burst of an atom bomb creates enormous radiation aloft"

Related Noun(s):explosion

Category: General