Bandwagon
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈbændˌwæɡ.ən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Bandwagon is a noun meaning A large wagon used to carry a band of musicians in a parade.
Meaning
A large wagon used to carry a band of musicians in a parade.
More Meanings
- (figuratively) A current movement that attracts wide support.
- (figuratively) To join a bandwagon (a current movement that attracts wide support).
Example Sentences
Everyone in my school flew rebel flags and had rebel flag tattoos and I bandwagoned and got the tattoo.
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.
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.
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.
Word Forms
- bandwagons
- bandwaggon
- bandwagoning
- bandwagonning
- bandwagoned
- bandwagonned
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include cart, carriage, chariot, car, vehicle, trainset.
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