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BNC: 47528 COCA: 28993

bookworm

1 ENTRIES FOUND:
bookworm /ˈbʊkˌwɚm/ noun
plural bookworms
bookworm
/ˈbʊkˌwɚm/
noun
plural bookworms
Learner's definition of BOOKWORM
[count]
: a person who likes to read books and who spends a lot of time reading and studying书虫;书迷
BNC: 47528 COCA: 28993

bookworm

noun

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

Example Sentences

She was always a bookworm when she was a kid. a bookworm who prefers reading to just about any other activity
Recent Examples on the Web Trelawny is a first-generation bookworm who would rather be studying than playing sports-ball or fixing a roof, much to his father’s concern. BostonGlobe.com, 1 Sep. 2022 Have a bookworm in your life with a growing library? Elizabeth Berry, Woman's Day, 26 July 2022 Don't worry, though: The bookworm in your life is sure to appreciate any of these presents just as much as a new hardcover or paperback by their favorite author — maybe even more so. Elizabeth Berry, Woman's Day, 26 July 2022 The perfect reading accessory, this would be a practical and slightly unexpected gift or stocking stuffer for the senior bookworm in your life. Elizabeth Berry, Woman's Day, 3 June 2022 Any bookworm will adore this simple, yet sweet, gift. Elizabeth Berry, Woman's Day, 3 June 2022 As a teenager, the voracious bookworm became frustrated with the cumbersome, inadequate technology available to blind and visually impaired readers. Robert Gauthier, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2022 If your mom is a major bookworm who swears by reading tangible paper, this little light is for her (and will clip to an e-reader too). Sarah Madaus, SELF, 15 Apr. 2022 With access to true crime, romance, science fiction and more, your bookworm won't be able to contain his excitement. Annie O’sullivan, Good Housekeeping, 15 Apr. 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1580, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of bookworm was in 1580
BNC: 47528 COCA: 28993

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