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 of bandwagon

• campaign
• movement
• crusade
• push

Examples of bandwagon in a Sentence

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Local governments have jumped on the bandwagon, pledging subsidies for businesses using the virtual AI assistant to boost regional development. —CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2026

To my right, the lady abused me horribly and then jumped on the bandwagon and acted like nothing happened. —Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 26 Mar. 2026

Pick a fun team or two and bandwagon them, if that’s your thing. —Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026

As for why more people are jumping on the bandwagon now, Singh gets it, reiterating a desire for change. —Jessica Fields, Allure, 24 Mar. 2026

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