bandwagon

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/ˈbændˌwæɡ.ən/

noun 2verb 1name 1

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(noun.)

VERB + BANDWAGON

climb on, join, jump on

Many companies decided to join the bandwagon when the new technology became popular.

BANDWAGON + VERB

be rolling, gather momentum/pace, sweep along

The environmental movement's bandwagon has been rolling for several years now.

slow down

BANDWAGON + NOUN

effect

When the new fitness trend became popular, many gyms experienced a bandwagon effect and started offering similar classes.

PHRASES

get/start a bandwagon rolling

Several parents started a bandwagon rolling to improve safety at the local school.

Definitions

noun

A large wagon used to carry a band of musicians in a parade.

A current movement that attracts wide support.

Specifically, and unforgivably, she restarted the Heathrow Third Runway bandwagon, which had been stalled for more than a decade and even declared dead by most commentators.

verb

To join a bandwagon (a current movement that attracts wide support).

Again, only three years ago, he opposed every measure advocated by Woodrow Wilson—did all he could to prevent his nomination—and bandwagoned when the nomination could no longer be prevented.

“Weeping Walter” is a notorious example of the theory that “trimming” pays in politix. He has blown with every wind; he has bandwagoned with every passing movement from the Ku Klux Klan to the Townsend plan; […]

name

Synonym of Big Dipper.

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Idioms & Phrases

jump on the bandwagon

To profit from a craze; to join a trend.

After the incredible success of Wonka's latest low-fat chocolate bar, Fickelgruber has jumped on the bandwagon, and released a low-fat version.

bandwagon fan

A fan who has shown no past loyalty to a team and supports them all because they are actively succeeding or trendy.

bandwagon jumper

One who jumps on the bandwagon.

We old-timers warmly welcome you Johnny-come-lately bandwagon jumpers.

Example Bank

Specifically, and unforgivably, she restarted the Heathrow Third Runway bandwagon, which had been stalled for more than a decade and even declared dead by most commentators.

Wiktionary

Again, only three years ago, he opposed every measure advocated by Woodrow Wilson—did all he could to prevent his nomination—and bandwagoned when the nomination could no longer be prevented.

Wiktionary

The sell-out bandwagonned and, as Sam [Rayburn] continued to stall, a positive vote against seating the Virginia delegation turned into a positive vote for seating them.

Wiktionary

In the past I used to vote for the Democratic ticket, but from now on I'll climb on the Republican bandwagon.

Tatoeba · #55346

In the past I used to vote the Democratic ticket, but from now on I'll climb on the Republicans' bandwagon.

Tatoeba · #55356

Usage Notes

i Register

In some senses, bandwagon is marked as figuratively. Watch for register when choosing this word.

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