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

The once forlorn small club of football faithful have welcomed a convoy of bandwagon hoppers. —Dana O'Neil, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025

Yet, investors are still not jumping on the bandwagon. —Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 22 Oct. 2025

In recent weeks, the bandwagon of creditors claiming they’re owed money by Justice or his companies has gotten crowded. —John Raby, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2025

For me, there’s always the perversity of getting on a trendy bandwagon and just liking it for the irony. —Marc Malkin, Variety, 14 Oct. 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