bookworm

noun

book·worm ˈbu̇k-ˌwərm

Synonyms of bookworm next

: 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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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 Calling all bookworms — Good Morning America is launching a new young adult book club! —

Kirsty Hatcher, Peoplemag, 26 Sep. 2024 Beyond the obvious lures—author readings, panel discussions, and mountains of fresh hardcovers to explore—a collective glee seems to overtake the bookworms who’ve gathered en masse. —

Abbie Kozolchyk, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for bookworm