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

Let it be known that DirecTV hopped on the flexible plan bandwagon before YouTube TV. — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 9 July 2026

Porsche inadvertently kicked off the trend with the Cayenne, Lamborghini followed later with the Urus, and even Ferrari hopped aboard the bandwagon with the Purosangue. — Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 2 July 2026

When the Yanks are chasing history, even Denver’s soccer agnostics are looking for a shotgun seat on the bandwagon. — Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 2 July 2026

But as the buckets continued to be popular, Alamo decided to hop on the bandwagon. — Greta Cross, USA Today, 1 July 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