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bandwagon.

A large wagon used to carry a band of musicians in a parade.

9 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈbændˌwæɡ.ən/Australia, General-American, Received-Pronunciation[ˈbeə̯ndˌwæɡ.ən][ˈbɛə̯ndˌwæɡ.ən]/ˈbeə̯ndˌweɪ̯ɡ.ən/
  1. A large wagon used to carry a band of musicians in a parade.

  2. A current movement that attracts wide support.

    figuratively
Where this word comes from

From band + wagon.

verb/ˈbændˌwæɡ.ən/Australia, General-American, Received-Pronunciation[ˈbeə̯ndˌwæɡ.ən][ˈbɛə̯ndˌwæɡ.ən]/ˈbeə̯ndˌweɪ̯ɡ.ən/
  1. To join a bandwagon (a current movement that attracts wide support).

    figuratively
Where this word comes from

From band + wagon.

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