What is bookworm? How to use in English

Definition & pronunciation of bookworm

bookwormnoun
mọt sách, người thích đọc sách
/ˈbʊkwəːm/

Definition & pronunciation of <b>bookworm</b>

Where does the word bookworm come from?

The term "bookworm" dates back to the 16th century, initially referring to the actual insects that burrow through books, damaging them. However, the term quickly shifted to describe someone who loves to read. This shift likely occurred due to the association of reading with the quiet, secluded life of scholars and academics, often found surrounded by books. The image of someone immersed in reading, much like an insect consumed by a book, solidified the metaphorical meaning of "bookworm."

Vocabulary summary bookworm

type noun

meaning bookworm ((literal) & (figurative))

Example of vocabulary bookwormnamespace

Jane is a true bookworm, spending hours curled up with a good novel every night.
As a child, he was an avid bookworm, devouring every book he could get his hands on.
The librarian recognized the bookworm tendencies of the shy teenager as she browsed the stacks, lost in thought.
Bookworms like Tom love nothing more than losing themselves in a gripping novel, ignoring the world around them.
The cozy armchair and the pile of books by the window made the perfect spot for the bookworm in me to spend the next hour.