bandwagon

[ band-wag-uhn ]
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noun
  1. a wagon, usually large and ornately decorated, for carrying a musical band while it is playing, as in a circus parade or to a political rally.

  2. a party, cause, movement, etc., that by its mass appeal or strength readily attracts many followers: After it became apparent that the incumbent would win, everyone decided to jump on the bandwagon.

Origin of bandwagon

1
An Americanism dating back to 1850–55; band1 + wagon

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How to use bandwagon in a sentence

  • The realists had won; the rest climbed on the bandwagon but quick; and the temple was cleansed.

    Question of Comfort | Les Collins
  • Should he jump on the bandwagon of advancement to the stars, hoping to catch the imagination of the voters by it?

    Progress Report | Mark Clifton
  • There's something in an Irishman that drives him into the bandwagon.

    Cappy Ricks Retires | Peter B. Kyne
  • Gid's not to say a teetotaler, but he had to climb into the bandwagon skiff or sink outen sight.

    Rose of Old Harpeth | Maria Thompson Daviess
  • Her eyes were set on the bias and she was painted more colors than a bandwagon.

    The Slim Princess | George Ade

British Dictionary definitions for bandwagon

bandwagon

/ (ˈbændˌwæɡən) /


noun
  1. US a wagon, usually high and brightly coloured, for carrying the band in a parade

  2. jump on the bandwagon, climb on the bandwagon or get on the bandwagon to join or give support to a party or movement that seems to be assured of success

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