bandwagon

noun, often attributive band·wag·on \ 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

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tried to get everyone on the bandwagon about forming a neighborhood crime watch

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Some communities have already jumped on the medical pot bandwagon, passing ordinances that will bring a variety of new business to their towns.

— kathleen gray, Detroit Free Press, "Communities across Michigan deciding on opting in or out of medical marijuana business," 21 Aug. 2017
Workplace wellness programs—which helped sow the seeds of the wellness revolution in their efforts to stem productivity losses caused by unwell workers—have jumped on the mindfulness bandwagon.

— alexandra kirkman, SELF, "The Big, Booming Business of Wellness," 4 Aug. 2017
But not everyone has hopped onto the fancy pet food bandwagon.

— pete pichaske, Howard County Times, "Howard County's health-conscious pet owners turn to an array of specialty food," 2 Aug. 2017
Even restaurants such as the French Laundry and Nobu have jumped on the bandwagon, to offer exclusive bottles to their guests, and such steak houses as Del Frisco’s sell plushy cabernets under their own labels.

— elin mccoy, Bloomberg.com, "Are the Wines from Costco, Amazon, or Hyatt Any Good? A Taste Test," 31 July 2017
For understandable reasons, Democrats are eager to jump on the populist bandwagon.

— michelle cottle, The Atlantic, "Democrats Pitch a Kinder, Gentler Populism," 31 July 2017
Silver Lake’s Buck Mason has jumped on the bandwagon, selling its no-frills line of men’s tees, chinos, jeans, and button-downs from a repurposed ’97 GMC school bus dubbed The Open Road.

— marielle wakim, Los Angeles Magazine, "Best of LA: 92 of Our Favorite Things to Eat, Do, and Buy Right Now," 14 July 2017
Just this morning, Hillary Clinton hopped on the bandwagon, promoting a T-shirt from the shop of the TBS to benefit both comedian Samantha Bee’s Full Frontal program and Planned Parenthood.

— alexandra desanctis, National Review, "Planned Parenthood’s Lavish Private Donations," 13 July 2017
While more wine drinkers are jumping on the bandwagon, the concept is not new.

— star-telegram, star-telegram.com, "New downtown gems, shrimp food truck, canned wines top July’s DFW restaurant news menu," 5 July 2017

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First Known Use of bandwagon

1849

bandwagon Synonyms

Synonyms

campaign, blitz, cause, crusade, drive, juggernaut, movement, push

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assault, attack, maneuver, march, offensive; action, bid, enterprise, initiative, mission, project, undertaking

BANDWAGON Defined for English Language Learners

bandwagon

noun

Definition of bandwagon for English Language Learners

: a popular activity, effort, cause, etc., that attracts growing support

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bandwagon

noun band·wag·on \ ˈband-ˌwa-gən \

Definition of bandwagon for Students

1 :a wagon carrying musicians in a parade

2 :a candidate, side, or movement that attracts growing support Many restaurants are getting on the bandwagon and offering healthier food.

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