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Librocubicularist
LY-broh-kyoo-BIK-yoo-lar-ist
noun
A person who reads in bed. Someone who has the delightful habit of reading books while lying in bed.
Etymology
A playful modern coinage from Latin *liber* (book), *cubiculum* (bedroom, bedchamber), and the suffix *-ist* (one who practices). Literally "one who practices books in the bedroom."
Usage Examples
- —“As a dedicated librocubicularist, she has a special reading lamp attached to her headboard.”
- —“The pillows on his bed are strategically arranged for optimal librocubicularist comfort.”
- —“Fellow librocubicularists will understand the struggle of falling asleep mid-chapter.”
Fun Fact
While this word sounds ancient, it's actually a modern humorous invention. However, the practice it describes is truly timeless — people have been reading in bed ever since there were books and beds!