wanderlust

[won-der-luhst]

noun

1. a strong, innate desire to rove or travel about.

wanderlust

/ ˈwɒndəˌlʌst /

noun

1. a great desire to travel and rove about

wanderlust

1. A German word for the irresistibly strong desire to travel or wander.

Word History and Origins

Origin of wanderlust¹

First recorded in 1850–55; from German, from wander(n) “to wander” ( wander ) + Lust “desire” ( lust )

Word History and Origins

Origin of wanderlust¹

German, literally: wander desire

Example Sentences

Before, the wanderlust was overtaking my desire to be in one place.

From Los Angeles Times

Whether the arrival of her cubs will stanch the bear’s wanderlust is anyone’s guess.

From Los Angeles Times

It encouraged wanderlust as Sal and Dean traveled across the country, indulging in their freedoms and desires with almost reckless abandon.

From Salon

If the appeal of a superyacht wasn't immediately obvious, Ms Trifirò says they enable her to see the world and fulfil her wanderlust.

From BBC

From viral moments and shoppable caftans to viewer wanderlust, HBO leaves no stone in the culture unturned when it comes to driving interest in ‘The White Lotus.’

From Los Angeles Times

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