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
Alastair Stout plays Harry’s best friend Ron Weasley, and Arabella Stanton portrays bookworm Hermione Granger.
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Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
6 May 2026
Kyra Belle Johnson stars as Belle, the bookworm who doesn't quite fit into her quiet village.
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Courtney Cole,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
Reading is often a cherished solo activity but attending a literary festival can be a great way to connect with other bookworms, meet your favourite authors and discover new books.
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Irenie Forshaw,
TheWeek,
26 Mar. 2026
In Cooper’s classroom on Thursday afternoon, student Kylo Weisberg was the latest bookworm to star on the podcast’s 15th episode.
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Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Mar. 2026
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Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
6 May 2026
Kyra Belle Johnson stars as Belle, the bookworm who doesn't quite fit into her quiet village.
—
Courtney Cole,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
Reading is often a cherished solo activity but attending a literary festival can be a great way to connect with other bookworms, meet your favourite authors and discover new books.
—
Irenie Forshaw,
TheWeek,
26 Mar. 2026
In Cooper’s classroom on Thursday afternoon, student Kylo Weisberg was the latest bookworm to star on the podcast’s 15th episode.
—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for bookworm
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bookworm
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With a mood board of influences including CD-binder staples like Neil Young’s Harvest Moon and alt-country lifers Blue Rodeo’s Five Days in July, Shabason and Krgovich summon the spirit of a backyard campfire attended by folkies and experimental jazz nerds alike.
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The tsunami of interest hasn’t been limited to just Hollywood insiders, TV nerds geeking out in chat rooms, or TikTokers sharing clips.
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By now, however, most know him as the lovable, cello-playing geek Leonard Hofstadter who married the pretty blonde waitress.
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But in this literary theatre geek’s opinion—and, evidently, the voting public’s—there’s always room for more crossover acts.
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“Bookworm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bookworm. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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