Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

bookworm

noun

/ˈbʊk.wɜːrm/

Definition

A person who loves reading books and spends a lot of time doing so.

Examples

As a self-proclaimed bookworm, Emily always has a stack of novels beside her bed.
The library was full of bookworms, each lost in their own world of fiction.
He spent the summer as a bookworm, diving into every classic he could find.

Meaning

Bookworm refers to someone who enjoys reading to the extent that it becomes a significant part of their daily life. It often implies a deep passion for literature.