1. A sudden release of something:
- A burst of laughter
- A burst of energy
- A burst of anger
2. A sudden increase or growth:
- A burst of popularity
- A burst of creativity
- A burst of economic activity
3. A sudden or violent eruption:
- A burst of gunfire
- A burst of volcanic ash
- A burst of wind or water
4. A sudden breaking or rupture:
- A burst pipe
- A burst balloon
- A burst of tears
5. A brief or momentary experience:
- A burst of inspiration
- A burst of joy
- A burst of pain
6. To enter or leave suddenly and quickly:
- She burst into the room.
- He burst out laughing.
7. To fail suddenly or abruptly:
- Their plans burst like a bubble.
- The company burst into bankruptcy.