Word meaning
wanderlust
noun · WON-der-lust
What does wanderlust mean?
Wanderlust means a strong desire to travel.
Wanderlust in a sentence
“A semester abroad gave her a lifelong case of wanderlust.”
Synonyms for wanderlust
- travel bug
- restlessness
- itchy feet
Where does wanderlust come from?
From German wandern, "to hike, wander," and Lust, "desire."
How to remember wanderlust
- Say it out loud a few times: WON-der-lust.
- Write one sentence of your own using wanderlust, about something that happened to you today.
- Quiz yourself tomorrow, in three days, and next week. Spaced reviews are what make new words stick.
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