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
Examples of bandwagon in a Sentence
tried to get everyone on the bandwagon about forming a neighborhood cleanup
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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
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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
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“Bandwagon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bandwagon. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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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
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