wanderlust
noun
A strong desire to travel and explore the world; an irresistible urge to wander or journey to distant places.
Etymology
From German Wanderlust, from wandern "to wander, hike" + Lust "desire, pleasure." The word entered English in the early 20th century.
Examples in Use
- 1.
"Her wanderlust led her to visit sixty countries before age thirty."
- 2.
"The travel photographs awakened his dormant wanderlust."
- 3.
"Wanderlust runs in the family—her grandparents were explorers too."
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Fun Fact
Wanderlust may have a genetic component. Studies suggest that a variant of the DRD4 gene, associated with dopamine receptors, is more common in populations with migratory histories and correlates with novelty-seeking behavior.
Word Game Tips
Letters: 10 letters (W, A, N, D, E, R, L, U, S, T)
Scrabble Value: 14 points
Tip: The letter pattern in "WANDERLUST" appears in many related words.
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