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What's the word for a sudden strong desire to travel?
The word you're looking for
Wanderlust means a strong desire to travel and explore new places. It fits this query well because it suggests a restless urge to go somewhere new.
Other words that fit
Use this in informal speech for a sudden urge to travel or do something new.
Choose this when the feeling is more general and not only about travel.
Use this when you mean moving around often, rather than the desire itself.
Why this word
Wanderlust is the most common word for a strong wish to travel. It is often used for a feeling of excitement about seeing new places. People sometimes use it in a romantic way, not just as a plain need to move. If you mean a short, sudden urge, you can also say you got the “travel itch.”
In context
- I always get wanderlust in the winter.
- Her wanderlust took her across Asia.
- Travel photos can trigger wanderlust.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is wanderlust a feeling or a personality trait?
- It can be both. It may mean the feeling itself, or a person who loves travel.
- Is wanderlust a formal word?
- It is common and natural, but a little poetic. It is not too formal.
- Can I say travel itch instead?
- Yes, but it is more informal and sounds less elegant than wanderlust.