Meanings
US 1899. A bandwagon carried the musicians at the head of a parade or at a political rally, beckoning others to follow. When used to refer to politics, jumping on the bandwagon suggests following the crowd for the excitement of the event rather than any firm conviction in its direction or truthfulness. The phrase is first attested in a letter by Theodore Roosevelt in 1899:[1]
How to pronounce "jump on the bandwagon":
AU
To profit from a craze; to join a trend.
Example: "After the incredible success of Wonka's latest low-fat chocolate bar, Fickelgruber has jumped on the bandwagon, and released a low-fat version."
Example Sentences
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Once the new diet trend became popular, everyone wanted to jump on the bandwagon and try it.
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When the stock market started to rise, more and more investors began to jump on the bandwagon.
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After the celebrities started endorsing the product, people started to jump on the bandwagon and buy it.
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When the new fashion trend emerged, everyone wanted to jump on the bandwagon and wear the latest styles.
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When the company announced their new sustainability initiative, other companies decided to jump on the bandwagon and implement their own programs.
