wanderlust

Example Sentences

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At 21, wanderlust — that aching desire to escape to somewhere else — took hold of Elizabeth Short.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 26, 2026

He repeats the tall tales, and he sympathizes with their struggles with wanderlust and the challenge of finding civilian clothes that fit and are affordable.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 7, 2025

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

From Salon • Jul. 30, 2025

Watts's main advice for readers with a similar wanderlust is to consider travelling further afield.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2025

Back when she had curiosity and wanderlust and the inclination to go to the other side of the world and back in a single afternoon.

From "The Girl Who Drank the Moon" by Kelly Barnhill