bookworm

noun

book·​worm ˈbu̇k-ˌwərm How to pronounce bookworm (audio)
: a person unusually devoted to reading and study

Examples of bookworm in a Sentence

She was always a bookworm when she was a kid. a bookworm who prefers reading to just about any other activity
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Personalized Leather Corner Bookmark Help the bookworm in your life always keep their page with these sleek leather corner bookmarks. Esther Carlstone, SELF, 4 Dec. 2024 Audible memberships for less Give your favorite bookworm the gift of audiobook listening this year. Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 26 Nov. 2024 For Tea and Coffee Lovers Whether your bookworm's preferred source of caffeine is coffee or tea, a great tea kettle or coffee machine can make all the difference. Brenda Stolyar, WIRED, 22 Nov. 2024 What our gifter says: The cup has a discreet QR code that reveals a new literary quote every day—such a unique gift for a bookworm. Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 25 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for bookworm 

Word History

First Known Use

1580, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bookworm was in 1580

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“Bookworm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bookworm. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

bookworm

noun
book·​worm -ˌwərm How to pronounce bookworm (audio)
1
: any of various insect larvae that feed on the binding and paste of books
2
: a person devoted to reading or study

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