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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Examples of bandwagon in a Sentence
tried to get everyone on the bandwagon about forming a neighborhood crime watch
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After the passage of the Maine law, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Vermont were among the states to jump on the bandwagon (an expression that, like Prohibition, has its roots in 1850s America.)
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The bandwagon is bulging with country stars, pro athletes and people swelling with civic pride for the best show in Music City.
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The bandwagon is bulging with country stars, pro athletes and people swelling with civic pride for the best show in Music City.
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A slump is never great timing, but endorsers who jumped on Kyle Schwarber's bandwagon shouldn't be surprised if their campaigns are stalling, one branding expert said.
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Health-conscious Americans jumped on the low-fat bandwagon and replaced butter with margarine, whole eggs with egg whites, and other common foods with their low-fat counterparts in an effort to promote better health.
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By the end of his rookie season, most fans were officially off the Turner bandwagon and turned on him.
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The day is also the traditional kick off of summer and retailers are quick to jump on the bandwagon with special Memorial Day sales.
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By introducing a significantly wider array of viewing choices, and by announcing its ambitious intention to climb aboard the Internet bandwagon, TCI clearly hopes to turn things around, both in terms of service and customer contentedness.
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1849
First Known Use of bandwagon
1849
BANDWAGON Defined for English Language Learners
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: a popular activity, effort, cause, etc., that attracts growing support
BANDWAGON Defined for Kids
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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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