Burst means to break open or explode quickly and noisy. It often happens suddenly and causes things to spread out or break.
The balloon burst loudly at the party.
The pipe burst and water flooded the floor.
This use of burst means to suddenly start doing something, like crying or laughing, with a lot of feeling or energy.
She burst into tears after the sad news.
He burst out laughing in class.
A burst is a quick, sudden increase in light, sound, or movement that lasts a short time and is strong.
A burst of sunlight came through the clouds.
He had a burst of speed at the finish line.
Burst can mean to break open because of high pressure or damage, like a balloon or dam breaking suddenly.
The water balloon burst when thrown.
The dam burst after the heavy rain.
Burst can mean a quick and sudden fighting or attack happening in a short time, like in war or sports.
There was a burst of fighting at dawn.
The soldiers made a burst of attacks quickly.
In technology, a burst is a short, fast send of information or signals, often repeated many times.
The system sent a burst of data quickly.
Wireless signals come in bursts and gaps.
Burst can mean to suddenly show bright colors or light, often quickly and beautifully, like fireworks or flowers blooming.
The flowers burst into bright colors in spring.
The fireworks burst in the night sky.
Burst means a quick and strong feeling that someone suddenly shows, like anger, joy, or sadness.
He had a burst of anger in the meeting.
A burst of joy filled the room.
