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noun, often attributive band·wag·on \ ˈband-ˌwa-gən \
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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

  1. tried to get everyone on the bandwagon about forming a neighborhood crime watch

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First Known Use of bandwagon

1849

in the meaning defined at sense 1

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Synonyms

blitz, campaign, cause, crusade, drive, juggernaut, movement, push;

Related Words

assault, attack, maneuver, march, offensive;

action, bid, enterprise, initiative, mission, project, undertaking;

BANDWAGON Defined for English Language Learners

bandwagon

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  • : a popular activity, effort, cause, etc., that attracts growing support

BANDWAGON Defined for Kids

bandwagon

noun band·wag·on \ ˈband-ˌwa-gən \
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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