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

Netflix soon jumped on the bandwagon, ordering an adaptation of Icebreaker, another BookTok-beloved hockey romance. — Emily Kelleher, InStyle, 9 Sep. 2026

In addition to the official events, plenty of others are jumping on the Styles bandwagon. — Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 3 Sep. 2026

Clipified content as a way to compete with social media and YouTube is only just catching on at the major streamers, with Netflix, Prime Video and HBO Max all jumping on the bandwagon in 2026. — Jack Dunn, Variety, 1 Sep. 2026

Brand manager Euan Franco flagged the trend online earlier this month, and decided to hop on the rhinestone bandwagon, hoping to resonate with SunLife’s consumers. — Sarah Glodek, Fortune, 28 Aug. 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