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

Porsche inadvertently kicked off the trend with the Cayenne, Lamborghini followed later with the Urus, and even Ferrari hopped aboard the bandwagon with the Purosangue. — Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 2 July 2026

When the Yanks are chasing history, even Denver’s soccer agnostics are looking for a shotgun seat on the bandwagon. — Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 2 July 2026

But as the buckets continued to be popular, Alamo decided to hop on the bandwagon. — Greta Cross, USA Today, 1 July 2026

Toyota took heat for years for being slow to jump on the electric-vehicle bandwagon. — Todd C. Frankel, Washington Post, 29 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