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

Sun Sentinel New to the Florida Panthers bandwagon? —South Florida Sun Sentinel, Sun Sentinel, 4 June 2025

The Chiefs bandwagon has grown exponentially since Patrick Mahomes became the starting quarterback. —Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 3 June 2025

Buffalo Bills coach Sean McDermott, in particular, jumped on board the bandwagon of crying player safety all while his quarterback Josh Allen plowed ahead into the line of scrimmage just the same. —Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 21 May 2025

Now, fans are hopping on the Julius Randle bandwagon with the Timberwolves headed back to the Western Conference Finals. —Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 15 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