bandwagon

noun

band·​wag·​on ˈband-ˌwa-gən 

often attributive

1

: a usually ornate and high wagon for a band of musicians especially in a circus parade

2

: a popular party, faction, or cause that attracts growing support

—often used in such phrases as jump on the bandwagon

3

: a current or fashionable trend

Synonyms

• blitz
• campaign
• cause
• crusade
• drive
• juggernaut
• movement
• push

Examples of bandwagon in a Sentence

tried to get everyone on the bandwagon about forming a neighborhood cleanup

Recent Examples on the Web

Meanwhile, Nestlé grew its baby food business by acquiring Pfizer’s infant nutrition business for $11.85 billion in 2012 Mars Landing Few, if any, companies have been as busy riding the M&A bandwagon as Mars, whose takeover of Kellanova is hardly their first rodeo. —Louis Biscotti, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025

When Skip spoke to his father about Michigan fans jumping on the Notre Dame bandwagon, Lou gave his enthusiastic support. —Austin Meek, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025

Cryptocurrency investments:Republicans loved crypto before Trump jumped on the bandwagon. —Hannah Lang and Chris Prentice, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025

Burberry is also jumping on the Chinese traditional craft bandwagon for its Chinese New Year campaign. —Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 10 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1849, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing bandwagon

• bandwagon effect

Kids Definition

bandwagon

noun

band·​wag·​on ˈban-ˌdwag-ən 

1

: a wagon carrying musicians in a parade

2

: a popular movement or activity that attracts growing support

jump on the bandwagon