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

For a while, many organizations were jumping on the diversity, equity, and inclusion bandwagon. —Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025

Shake Shack is jumping on the value meal bandwagon temporarily, offering customers its first-ever combo meal through March 15. —Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 3 Mar. 2025

Prebiotic soda brand Poppi became synonymous with the trend as well and was quick to hop on the bandwagon. —Emily Burns, WWD, 21 Feb. 2025

That the eternally ambitious DeSantis is rushing to hop on a national political bandwagon is no surprise. —Pat Beall, Sun Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1849, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing bandwagon

• bandwagon effect

Rhymes for bandwagon

• anlagen
• snapdragon
• agone
• dragon
• lagan
• waggon
• wagon

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