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- Dictionaryband·wag·on/ˈban(d)ˌwaɡ(ə)n/
noun
- 1. used in reference to an activity, cause, etc. that is currently fashionable or popular and attracting increasing support: "the environmental bandwagon is feeling mighty crowded"
- 2. (especially formerly) a wagon used for carrying a band in a parade or procession: "the colorful bandwagon was later purchased for use in circus parades"
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an activity, group, movement, etc. that has become successful or fashionable and so attracts many new people: a bandwagon effect. Fewer examples. First one boy at school had that haircut and now they're all jumping on the bandwagon. Now it seems that every single charity in town has jumped on the fundraising bandwagon.
The meaning of BANDWAGON is a usually ornate and high wagon for a band of musicians especially in a circus parade. How to use bandwagon in a sentence.
A bandwagon is a trend that is so cool everyone wants to get in on it. If you start wearing a flowerpot on your head because everyone else is, you’ve jumped on a strange fashion bandwagon.
noun. a wagon, usually high and brightly coloured, for carrying the band in a parade. jump on the bandwagon or 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.
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.
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 get on the bandwagon to join or give support to a party or movement that seems to be assured of success.
Definition of bandwagon noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
BANDWAGON meaning: a popular activity, effort, cause, etc., that attracts growing support usually singular.
bandwagon meaning, definition, what is bandwagon: an activity that a lot of people are doi...: Learn more.
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. band 1 + wagon 1850–55, American .
