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- [band-wag-uh n]
- /ˈbændˌwæg ən/
- /ˈbændˌwæɡ.ən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [band-wag-uh n]
- /ˈbændˌwæg ən/
Definitions of bandwagon word
- countable noun bandwagon You can refer to an activity or movement that has suddenly become fashionable or popular as a bandwagon. 3
- noun bandwagon a wagon, usually high and brightly coloured, for carrying the band in a parade 3
- noun bandwagon a decorated wagon for a band of musicians to ride in, as in a parade 3
- noun bandwagon a wagon, usually large and ornately decorated, for carrying a musical band while it is playing, as in a circus parade or to a political rally. 1
- noun bandwagon a party, cause, movement, etc., that by its mass appeal or strength readily attracts many followers: After it became apparent that the incumbent would win, everyone decided to jump on the bandwagon. 1
- noun bandwagon A wagon used for carrying a band in a parade or procession. 1
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Origin of bandwagon
First appearance:
before 1850 One of the 32% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1850-55; band1 + wagon
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Parts of speech for Bandwagon
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
bandwagon popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
bandwagon usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for bandwagon
noun bandwagon
- tone — (Theobald) Wolfe, 1763–98, Irish nationalist and martyr for independence.
- look — to turn one's eyes toward something or in some direction in order to see: He looked toward the western horizon and saw the returning planes.
- form — external appearance of a clearly defined area, as distinguished from color or material; configuration: a triangular form.
- trend — the general course or prevailing tendency; drift: trends in the teaching of foreign languages; the trend of events.
- pattern — a distinctive style, model, or form: a new pattern of army helmet.
Antonyms for bandwagon
noun bandwagon
- disorganization — a breaking up of order or system; disunion or disruption of constituent parts.
- departure — Departure or a departure is the act of going away from somewhere.
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