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 stock market is starting to act like the worst of the tariff disputes is over, but investors may want to wait to see if the economy avoids recession before jumping back on the bull market bandwagon, according to Goldman Sachs. —Jesse Pound, CNBC, 30 Apr. 2025

And even Knight, one of WWE’s most beloved fan favorites, couldn’t prevent fans from jumping on the Fatu bandwagon. —Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 20 Apr. 2025

With so many businesses now jumping on the bandwagon, differentiation comes from addressing the most important needs. —Tomas Gorny, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025

But now, Manor is far from alone on the Avdija bandwagon. —Jacob Gurvis, Sun Sentinel, 14 Apr. 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