bandwagon
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band·wag·on

noun, often attributive \ˈband-ˌwa-gən\

Definition of BANDWAGON

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

Examples of BANDWAGON

  1. <tried to get everyone on the bandwagon about forming a neighborhood crime watch>

First Known Use of BANDWAGON

1855

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