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

There’s no shortage of companies jumping on the AI bandwagon for hype, but the real gems lie in those deploying this technology to solve real-world problems. —Tiz Gambacorta, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025

Lowell jumped on the bandwagon and hurriedly so, bankrolling and putting himself in charge of an expedition to Arizona territory to set up a telescope ahead of Mars nearing the Earth in 1894. —Maren Longbella, Boston Herald, 5 Sep. 2025

Hop on the bandwagon – and the Peace Cycle – now. —Brian Truitt, USA Today, 23 Aug. 2025

The Bears have been an offseason hype team in recent seasons, but this year, there is an actual reason to hop on the bandwagon. —Austin Mock, New York Times, 21 Aug. 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