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Definition bandwagon in American English

bandwagon noun

[countable] noun
/ˈbændˌwæɡən/
1

an idea or activity, especially in politics or business, that suddenly becomes very popular or fashionable, so that a lot of people want to be involved in it

Example

His recent poll victory could start an ultra-nationalist bandwagon rolling.

Example

Every business was trying to jump on the "dot-com" bandwagon.

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Definition bandwagon in American English