Starburst (Frederik Pohl), a science fiction novel by Frederik Pohl

Starburst (Alfred Bester), a collection of short stories by science fiction author Alfred Bester

starburst (Farscape), the primary means of faster-than-light propulsion in the television series Farscape

Starburst galaxy

Starburst (confectionery), a brand of chewy, fruit-flavored candy.

Starburst surface-to-air missile, a British man-portable surface-to-air missile (MANPADS)

Starburst (magazine), a British science fiction related magazine

starburst (astronomy), a generic term to describe a region of space with a much higher than normal star formation

starburst (symbol), a symbol consisting of a star surrounded by rays emanating from it

Starburst displays, a type of electronic 14-segment display for alphanumeric characters

A type of migraine headache