Definition and synonyms of bookworm from the online english dictionary from macmillan education. The definition of bookworm is someone who spends a lot of time reading or studying. Bookworm definition is a person unusually devoted to reading and study. Any of various insects, especially booklice and silverfish, that infest books and feed on the paste. Bookworm synonyms, bookworm antonyms merriamwebster. If youre a true bookworm, youd rather spend friday nights on the couch with a book than out at a party. Translation of bookworm at merriamwebsters spanish english dictionary. The damage to books that is commonly attributed to bookworms is, in truth, not caused by any species of worm.
Synonyms for bookworm at with free online thesaurus, antonyms, and definitions. Bookworm noun definition and synonyms macmillan dictionary. Proper usage and audio pronunciation plus ipa phonetic transcription of the word bookworm. Bookworm definition in the cambridge english dictionary. Bookworm definition of bookworm by medical dictionary. How to pronounce, definition by wiktionary dictionary. Change your default dictionary to american english. Translation for bookworm in the free english french dictionary and many other french translations.
Information about bookworm in the dictionary, synonyms and antonyms. We use cookies to enhance your experience on our website, including to provide targeted advertising and track usage. Bookworm is a general name for any insect that is said to bore through books. With reverso you can find the english translation, definition or synonym for bookworm and thousands of other words. The definition of bookworm is someone who spends a lot of. Bookworm noun meaning, pronunciation and more by macmillan dictionary.
Bookworm unknown the mainstream definition of bookworm is a someone who loves books or loves to read. Shisho ni naru tame niwa shudan o erandeiraremasen. You can also find multiple synonyms or similar words on the right of bookworm. You can complete the translation of bookworm given by the english german collins dictionary with other dictionaries such as. Any larva of a beetle or moth, which is injurious to books. Top synonym for bookworm another word for bookworm is nerd.
Often, the larvae of various types of insects including beetles, moths and cockroaches, which may bore or chew through books seeking food, are responsible. Any of various insects that infest books an avid book reader bookworm pronunciation. Bookworm article about bookworm by the free dictionary. This is the british english definition of bookworm. Definition and synonyms of bookworm from the online english dictionary from. Bookworm urdu meaning with definition english to urdu. Bookworms definition of bookworms by the free dictionary. Bookworms was founded in 2010 and had a small following, but volunteers now cater to childrens parties, reading corners in malls, school programmes and private services for families in both arabic and english. Get ideas from our roundup of baby names inspired by some of the most popular novels of all time. Bookworm definition of bookworm by the free dictionary. From longman dictionary of contemporary englishrelated topics. Audio pronunciations, verb conjugations, quizzes and more. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
An official endorser of the manila international book fair such as social activist and tour guide carlos celdran, book author and comedian stanley chi, book author and celebrity ramon bautista, and book author and community leader tado jimenez. Ascendance of a bookworm, known in japan as honzuki no gekokujo. Bookworm definition and meaning collins english dictionary. I cant choose the means to become a librarian is a japanese fantasy light novel series written by miya kazuki and illustrated by yo shiina.
Definition of bookworm written for english language learners from the merriamwebster learners dictionary with audio pronunciations, usage examples, and countnoncount noun labels. Bookworm in french englishfrench dictionary glosbe. Dubbed mama bookworm, the 30yearold dedicates her time to visiting schools and community events to get more people involved in proliteracy programmes through outreach projects locally and. Bookworm is sometimes used negatively to make fun of people who love to read. You can complete the translation of bookworm given by the english french collins dictionary with other dictionaries such as. Definition of bookworm in the financial dictionary by free online english dictionary and encyclopedia. The page not only provides urdu meaning of bookworm but also gives extensive definition in english language. A loyal patron of the manila international book fair. Definition of bookworm noun in oxford advanced american dictionary. A student closely attached to books or addicted to study. Bookworm meaning in the cambridge english dictionary. Any of various insects, especially booklice and silverfish, that infest books and feed on the paste in the bindings.
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