bandwagon

noun

band·​wag·​on ˈband-ˌwa-gən How to pronounce bandwagon (audio)
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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

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tried to get everyone on the bandwagon about forming a neighborhood cleanup
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In addition to the official events, plenty of others are jumping on the Styles bandwagon. — Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 3 Sep. 2026 Clipified content as a way to compete with social media and YouTube is only just catching on at the major streamers, with Netflix, Prime Video and HBO Max all jumping on the bandwagon in 2026. — Jack Dunn, Variety, 1 Sep. 2026 Brand manager Euan Franco flagged the trend online earlier this month, and decided to hop on the rhinestone bandwagon, hoping to resonate with SunLife’s consumers. — Sarah Glodek, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026 A lot of people are jumping on the Adonai Mitchell bandwagon, and deservedly so. — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bandwagon

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First Known Use

1849, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of bandwagon was in 1849

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“Bandwagon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bandwagon. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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bandwagon

noun
band·​wag·​on ˈban-ˌdwag-ən How to pronounce bandwagon (audio)
1
: a wagon carrying musicians in a parade
2
: a popular movement or activity that attracts growing support
jump on the bandwagon
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