bookworm

noun

ˈbu̇k-ˌwərm How to pronounce bookworm (audio)
Definition of bookwormnext
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 Every cocktail feels like a deep dive into storytelling, and for a bookworm like me, this bar was an absolute highlight. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026 Dua Lipa and Callum Turner are writing a new chapter in their romance, tying the knot two years after a meeting that would make most bookworms swoon. — Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026 Alastair Stout plays Harry’s best friend Ron Weasley, and Arabella Stanton portrays bookworm Hermione Granger. — 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 See All Example Sentences for bookworm
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bookworm
  1. nerd
  2. geek
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  • That’s what has kept it from thriving in South Florida for decades, despite early efforts by pioneering plant nerds.
    — Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026
  • At first, these data would be cryptic—who besides the biggest air-pollution nerd would know the difference between 35 μg/m3 of particulate matter (yellow-level risk, per the AQI) and 60 μg/m3 (red-level risk)?
    — Daniel Engber, The Atlantic, 24 July 2026
Definition of nerd
Noun
  • Funko occupies a massive physical footprint in a far corner of the convention center at SDCC, the annual pop culture festival that attracts over 130,000 fans and geeks from around the world.
    — Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 24 July 2026
  • For aviation geeks or those who simply want to keep track of their plane’s unique flying data and route, squawk codes can be tracked on apps and websites like Flightradar24 and Flight Beacon.
    — Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 22 July 2026
Definition of geek

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“Bookworm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bookworm. Accessed 27 Jul. 2026.

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