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

• 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

Among those not joining the bearded bandwagon? —Colin Meyn, The Hill, 16 Sep. 2025

Around metro Detroit and beyond, so many pizza places from independents to chains are on the Detroit-style pizza bandwagon. —Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 13 Sep. 2025

There’s no shortage of companies jumping on the AI bandwagon for hype, but the real gems lie in those deploying this technology to solve real-world problems. —Tiz Gambacorta, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025

Lowell jumped on the bandwagon and hurriedly so, bankrolling and putting himself in charge of an expedition to Arizona territory to set up a telescope ahead of Mars nearing the Earth in 1894. —Maren Longbella, Boston Herald, 5 Sep. 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