bandwagon

• Nom désignant une tendance, un mouvement ou une activité populaires qui gagnent un soutien croissant, ou historiquement un grand chariot décoré servant à transporter un orchestre lors d'un défilé.

A noun referring to a popular trend, movement, or activity that gains increasing support, or historically, a large ornate wagon used to carry a musical band in a parade.

1. Popular trendB2informal

   A current activity or idea that becomes very popular, attracting increasing support or participation.

   engouement collectif

   • Many politicians jumped on the environmental bandwagon.
   • The company climbed on the bandwagon of remote work.
   • He joined the fitness bandwagon after seeing his friends exercise.

   Synonymescrazefadfashionragetrendvoguewave

2. Ornate wagonC1formal

   A large, decorated wagon used to carry a musical band in a parade or procession.

   Char décoré pour fanfare

   • The circus bandwagon was covered in gold and red paint.
   • Children waved as the bandwagon passed by in the parade.
   • The bandwagon was pulled by four horses through the town.

   Synonymesfloat