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 of bandwagon

• campaign
• movement
• crusade
• push

Examples of bandwagon in a Sentence

tried to get everyone on the bandwagon about forming a neighborhood cleanup

Recent Examples on the Web

Among the creators hopping on the bandwagon, who have been aggregated by mainstream media that includes ESPN and Men in Blazers, are accounts with ties to offshore betting sites and other esports promotions. —Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 15 June 2026

And because sports foster a strong sense of community, bandwagon fandom is widely accepted this summer. —Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 15 June 2026

Kate and William and Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh, have also jumped on the friendship bracelet bandwagon since then. —Lara Walsh, InStyle, 15 June 2026

The off-court story of this Knicks’ run was the passionate fanbase, awash in glory after waiting all century for the spotlight and growing bigger by the day as the bandwagon-friendly team convinced casuals to climb aboard. —Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 14 June 2026

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
• procollagen

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