English Explanatory Dictionary

bookworm

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any of various insects that infest books.
  2. An avid book reader.

Pronunciation

/ˈbʊk.wɜːm/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Wodencafe-bookworm.wav

Word forms

bookworm bookworms book worm

Etymology

From book + worm.

Synonyms

bibliophage bibliophile bibliovore book lover librophile librovore

Related words

have one's nose in a book

Derived words

bookwormish bookwormism bookwormy
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