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

But new research from the University of Pennsylvania finds that Republicans are more likely than Democrats to invest in cryptocurrency and that some regions are more inclined than others to hop on the bandwagon. —Daniel De Visé, USA TODAY, 7 Jan. 2025

The Mexican food chain, which hopped on the meal deal bandwagon last summer by introducing its $7 Luxe Cravings Box, is kicking off the new year by expanding its offerings — including adding new price options. —Bailey Richards, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025

In November, though, one of America’s most influential voices decided to jump on the bandwagon: Elon Musk. —Fox News Staff, Fox News, 4 Jan. 2025

For a while, many organizations jumped on the DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) bandwagon. —Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes, 17 Dec. 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