bandwagon

/ˈbændˌwæɡən/
noun
  1. A popular activity, cause, or trend that attracts increasing support, especially when people join because it is fashionable.
    • She refused to get on the bandwagon and stuck with her own style.
    • Many politicians jumped on the bandwagon of supporting renewable energy.
    • The new diet became a bandwagon that everyone in the office tried.
  2. A large, decorated wagon used to carry a band in a parade.
    • The bandwagon was pulled by horses and covered in bright banners.
    • The marching band rode on a colorful bandwagon in the Thanksgiving parade.
    • Children waved as the bandwagon passed by, playing a lively tune.
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