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

Hop on the bandwagon with its Cabas Recycled Canvas Top Handle Tote, a new-to-Nordstrom and new-to-Longchamp style that functions as a color-happy update to your work bag and can also be repurposed for more casual weekend wear. —Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 14 Mar. 2025

In the blood feuds and celebrity connections that often make up L.A. politics, Hochman’s immediate predecessor George Gascón suddenly jumped on the Menendez bandwagon in the dying days of his unsuccessful reelection campaign last fall. —Dominic Patten, Deadline, 11 Mar. 2025

That the eternally ambitious DeSantis is rushing to hop on a national political bandwagon is no surprise. —Pat Beall, Orlando Sentinel, 2 Mar. 2025

Coke is the latest to join the bandwagon, which also has industry newcomers Olipop and Poppi. —Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 19 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