Bookworm

/ˈbʊkˌwɜrm/

Meaning & Definition

noun

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

As a bookworm, she can often be found in the library or a cozy corner of her home with a novel.

An avid reader; someone who has a passion for books.

He became a bookworm after discovering the enchanting world of fantasy fiction in his childhood.

A person who is more interested in reading than in social activities.

While his friends went to parties, he preferred to stay home and be a bookworm.

The term 'bookworm' originated in the late 16th century, originally referring to the larvae of certain insects that consume the contents of books.

bookworm club

A group of people who gather to discuss books.

behind the bookworm

Referring to someone who reads a lot but may be hidden from social interactions.

bibliophile

A person who loves or collects books.

novel

A long narrative work of fiction.

literature

Written works, especially those considered of superior or lasting artistic merit.

Page-turner

This novel is such a page-turner; I can't put it down!

Book nerd

Don't mind him; he's just a book nerd who loves to talk about his favorite stories.