Bandwagon
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noun.
An elaborately decorated wagon used to transport musicians in a parade.
noun.
A cause or party that attracts increasing numbers of adherents.
noun.
A current trend.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
noun.
A wagon arranged to accommodate a band of musicians. It is generally large and ornate, with the seats along the sides.
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
noun.
A popular trend that attracts growing support.
noun.
A large ornate wagon for carrying a musical band.
Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License
noun.
A large
wagon
used to carry a
band
of
musicians
in a
parade
.
noun.
A current movement that attracts wide support.
WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
noun.
a popular trend that attracts growing support
noun.
a large ornate wagon for carrying a musical band
Word Usage
"Literally, a bandwagon is a wagon which carries the band in a parade, circus or other entertainment."
Etymologically Related
bandwagoning
jump on the bandwagon
Hypernym
Words that are more generic or abstract
style
trend
vogue
waggon
wagon
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