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Word: Bandwagon
Speech Type: Noun
mid 19th century (originally US, in bandwagon (sense 2)): from band + wagon
ˈbandˌwaɡ(ə)n
used in reference to an activity, cause, etc. that is currently fashionable or popular and attracting increasing support
Short Definition:activity or cause that has suddenly become fashionable or popular
Examples:- the environmental bandwagon is feeling mighty crowded
- concerns over the risk posed by this emerging technology threaten to derail the bandwagon
(especially formerly) a wagon used for carrying a band in a parade or procession
Short Definition:wagon used for carrying band in parade or procession
Examples:- the colourful bandwagon was later purchased for use in circus parades
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