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bandwagon Meaning & Definition

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What Does Bandwagon Mean?

Bandwagon is a noun that means A large wagon used to carry a band of musicians in a parade. It can also mean A current movement that attracts wide support. As a verb, it means To join a bandwagon (a current movement that attracts wide support).

Bandwagon at a Glance

Part of speechnoun, verb
Pronunciation/æ/
Pluralbandwagons
Verb formsbandwagons, bandwagoning, bandwagoned

Bandwagon Definition (Noun)

  1. A large wagon used to carry a band of musicians in a parade.
  2. A current movement that attracts wide support.

Bandwagon as a Verb

  1. To join a bandwagon (a current movement that attracts wide support).

Synonyms of Bandwagon

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Word Forms & Grammar

bandwagon (plural bandwagons)

bandwagon (third-person singular simple present bandwagons, present participle bandwagoning or (rare) bandwagonning, simple past and past participle bandwagoned or (rare) bandwagonned)

Words That Rhyme With Bandwagon

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Origin of Bandwagon

From band +‎ wagon.[1]

Questions People Ask About Bandwagon

Is bandwagon a noun or a verb?

Bandwagon is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.

What is the plural of bandwagon?

The plural of bandwagon is bandwagons.

What is the past tense of bandwagon?

The past tense of bandwagon is bandwagoned. The present participle is bandwagoning.

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