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

Soon, Apple and Microsoft decided to hop on the Gulf of America bandwagon, claiming that their policy is to follow the U.S. Geographic Names Information System. —Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Feb. 2025

Since the performance, multiple denim brands have hopped on the bootcut bandwagon by pushing out email and social media promotions for their version, including Wrangler, Levi’s, Good American, EB Denim and Maurices. —Andre Claudio, Sourcing Journal, 13 Feb. 2025

Kayla Nicole is jumping on the Philadelphia Eagles bandwagon. —Athena Sobhan, People.com, 10 Feb. 2025

Time to get some teenagers on the Nicole Kidman bandwagon. —Brian Welk, IndieWire, 6 Feb. 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