English Explanatory Dictionary

bandwagon

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A large wagon used to carry a band of musicians in a parade.
  2. A current movement that attracts wide support.
verb
  1. To join a bandwagon (a current movement that attracts wide support).
name
  1. Synonym of Big Dipper.

Pronunciation

/ˈbændˌwæɡ.ən/ [ˈbeə̯ndˌwæɡ.ən] [ˈbɛə̯ndˌwæɡ.ən] LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-bandwagon.wav /ˈbeə̯ndˌweɪ̯ɡ.ən/ /ˈbɛndˌwɛɡ.ən/

Word forms

bandwagon bandwagons bandwaggon bandwagoning bandwagonning bandwagoned bandwagonned the Bandwagon

Etymology

From band + wagon.

Synonyms

jump on the bandwagon Big Dipper

Related words

hype train

Derived words

bandwagon effect bandwagoner bandwagon fallacy bandwagon fan bandwagoning bandwagonism bandwagon jumper bandwagon-jumper brandwagon climb on the bandwagon jump on the bandwagon
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