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Definition of wormhole

wormhole

/ˈwɜːrmˌhoʊl/
worm · hole
Plural:wormholes
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Adjective:wormholed
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• noun

1

A hypothetical topological structure in spacetime that connects two distant points in the universe, potentially acting as a shortcut for travel through space and time.

Example

"In the science fiction novel, the astronauts traveled across the galaxy by piloting their spacecraft through a stable wormhole."

2

A small hole or tunnel made by a burrowing worm, beetle larva, or similar organism in wood, soil, fruit, or old books.

Example

"The antique oak cabinet was still sturdy despite having a few tiny wormholes along its back panel."

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• Nearby Words

worm lizard
worm snake
wormer
wormhole
wormlike
wormwood
wormy

Word Origin & Etymology

A compound of 'worm' and 'hole', recorded since the late 16th century for a literal burrow in wood or fruit; the relativistic physics sense was coined in 1957 by American physicist John Archibald Wheeler.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Wormhole. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/wormhole
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