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   Band·wag·on

   /ˈban(d)ˌwaɡ(ə)n/

   

   noun

   • 1. used in reference to an activity, cause, etc. that is currently fashionable or popular and attracting increasing support: "the environmental bandwagon is feeling mighty crowded"
   • 2. (especially formerly) a wagon used for carrying a band in a parade or procession: "the colorful bandwagon was later purchased for use in circus parades"

   Word Origin mid 19th century (originally US, in bandwagon (sense 2)): from band2 + wagon.

   Scrabble Points: 16

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