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

Georgia hopped on the bandwagon to ban gender-affirming care for minors relatively early, in 2023, though the state continued to allow the use of puberty blockers. —Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 20 Apr. 2026

As the words keep spilling out, more and more people get off his bandwagon. —Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 17 Apr. 2026

Knueppel’s bandwagon did get some early boarders. —Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2026

Shareholders jump on the bandwagon At first, Wall Street grew restless with Delta’s decision. —Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 5 Apr. 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