BOOKWORM Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

bookworm

noun

ˈbu̇k-ˌwərm

as in nerd

a person slavishly devoted to intellectual or academic pursuits a bookworm who prefers reading to just about any other activity

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Recent Examples of bookworm 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 Snap up early holiday favorites like Fire Tablets for kids and adults and a Kindle Paperwhite that any bookworm will adore. —

Clara McMahon, People.com, 9 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for bookworm