Definitions for bursters

bursters burst·er

Spelling: [bur-ster]
IPA: /ˈbɜr stər/

Bursters is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 9 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 11 points.

You can make 185 anagrams from letters in bursters (berrsstu).

Definitions for bursters

noun

  1. a person or thing that bursts.
  2. Astronomy. x-ray burster.

Origin of bursters

First recorded in 1850-55; burst + -er1

Examples for bursters

Over 1,000 of these weapons fired a bomb or shell carrying a burster exceeding 90 lbs.

Soon a cry of exultation is heard on board the "burster," as she shoots up close to her rival.

The "burster" was a St. Louis boat, having on board a lot of wild back-woodsmen, &c.

The burster died away along in the evening, and, though the streets were wet in many places, our friends went out for a stroll.

The "Screecher" was a little ahead; gradually the "burster" closes.

Word Value for bursters
Scrable

9

Words with friends

11

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