Wanderlust
ˈwɒndəlʌst
noun
a strong desire or impulse to travel and explore the world
The word 'wanderlust' originates from German, where 'wandern' means 'to hike' and 'lust' means 'desire'. It encapsulates the feeling of a deep, innate urge to travel and discover new places.
See how Stephen King, Frank Herbert and 1 other author use "wanderlust", with its meaning, pronunciation and real book examples.
Examples from books
Stu and Fran weren't the only ones with a touch of the wanderlust, apparently.
Stephen King
The Stand
And to men with their termination pay in their pockets and the wanderlust on them .
Frank Herbert
Dune
The old wanderlust had got into his blood, the joy of the unbound life, the joy of seeking, of hoping without limit.
Upton Sinclair
The Jungle
