bookworm

noun

book·​worm ˈbu̇k-ˌwərm 

: a person unusually devoted to reading and study

Synonyms of bookworm

• nerd
• geek

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Advent Calendar Storybook Collection On Sale 20% off The budding bookworm will enjoy flipping through 24 Sesame Street mini books. — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 3 Nov. 2026

For the bookworm who prefers turning pages to swiping screens, this wooden reading valet makes her reading ritual even better. — Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2026

While many users don’t need anything to bridge the gap between their phone and computer, others find that a tablet can supercharge their workday, commute, or entertainment—especially for creatives and bookworms. — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 30 Sep. 2026

This year, there’s something for nearly every interest, from cheese lovers and bookworms to crafty adults and puzzle enthusiasts. — Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1580, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for bookworm

• affirm
• budworm
• confirm
• cutworm
• earthworm
• infirm
• midterm
• ringworm
• tapeworm
• wireworm
• angiosperm
• echinoderm

Kids Definition

bookworm

noun

book·​worm -ˌwərm 

1

: any of various insect larvae that feed on the binding and paste of books

2

: a person devoted to reading or study