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bandwagon

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈbændˌwæɡən/ · UK /ˈbændwæɡən/

bandwagon means: A popular activity, idea, or movement that people join because many others already support it.

noun

POPULAR TRENDC1

A popular activity, idea, or movement that people join because many others already support it.

  • Everyone seems to be joining the fitness bandwagon.
  • The company jumped on the organic food bandwagon.
  • Are you convinced, or just climbing on the bandwagon?

How to use it: jump on the bandwagon (Several brands jumped on the bandwagon when reusable cups became popular.)

Similar words: trend, movement

Common phrases: on the bandwagon, join the bandwagon, the fitness bandwagon

MUSICIANS’ WAGONC2

A large wheeled vehicle that carries musicians playing in a parade.

  • The bandwagon rolled down the street.
  • Musicians played trumpets from a decorated bandwagon.
  • Two horses pulled the bandwagon through the parade.

Common phrases: a decorated bandwagon, ride a bandwagon, horse-drawn bandwagon

Questions about bandwagon

What does bandwagon mean?

A popular activity, idea, or movement that people join because many others already support it.

What is bandwagon in other languages?

Türkçe: popüler akım · Español: moda · Français: mouvement populaire · Deutsch: Trend · Italiano: moda · 日本語: 流行

How do you pronounce bandwagon?

In American English /ˈbændˌwæɡən/; in British English /ˈbændwæɡən/.

How do you use bandwagon in a sentence?

Everyone seems to be joining the fitness bandwagon. The company jumped on the organic food bandwagon.

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