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

Former Bengals offensive lineman and NFL analyst Andrew Whitworth then joined the Burrow bandwagon, dressing in the quarterback's Week 2 pregame look during his Thursday Night Football broadcast. —Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 1 Nov. 2024

Waymo is apparently also on this bandwagon as discussed in this recent research article. —Sabbir Rangwala, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024

Dries Van Noten also hopped onto the bandwagon with its pointy trompe d’oeil crocodile skin flats. —Jason Ma, Fortune Europe, 1 Oct. 2024

Dating apps Tinder has even jumped on the bandwagon, launching its own running event called SoleMates. —Arielle Domb, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2024

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