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

• blitz
• campaign
• cause
• crusade
• drive
• juggernaut
• movement
• 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 Newsom for President bandwagon hit another rut this week. —Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2025

While Kahn was on the GLP-1 bandwagon earlier than most, her story has become the norm for those using weight loss drugs, finding their skin is looser and their face is more gaunt, creating a wealth of opportunity across the beauty ecosphere. —Emily Burns, Footwear News, 7 May 2025

His videos have inspired a slew of other users to hop on the human kibble bandwagon. —Sarah Garone, Health, 7 May 2025

Facebook jumped on the bandwagon and renamed itself Meta. —Matt Shaw, Forbes.com, 4 May 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