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Definition of lugworm

lugworm

/ˈlʌɡ.wɜːrm/
lug · worm
Plural:lugworms
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• noun

1

A large marine annelid worm of the family Arenicolidae, commonly found burrowing in the sandy intertidal zones of the North Atlantic and characterized by the U-shaped burrows and coiled sandy casts it leaves on the beach surface.

Example

"At low tide, the anglers walked across the wet beach with spades to dig for lugworms to use as bait."

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• Nearby Words

lucuma
luffa
luggage
lugworm
lukenie
lulo
lulonga

Word Origin & Etymology

Late 16th century: from 'lug' (a word of uncertain origin, possibly related to dialect 'lug' meaning something pulled or dug up) combined with 'worm'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Lugworm. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/lugworm
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