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

Thinking of jumping on the bandwagon, but aren't sure if your home is the right candidate for a heat pump? —Alora Bopray, USA Today, 2 June 2026

Here’s how to jump on the Roth IRA bandwagon. —Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 30 May 2026

In my experience, many organizations jumped on the AI bandwagon before establishing a shared purpose. —Shani Harmon, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026

For those hopping onto the Georgia Tech bandwagon, the Yellow Jackets will welcome you. —Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 28 May 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
• procollagen

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