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bandwagon in German

bandwagon in German is Musikantenwagen, Partei, Seite — bandwagon means a popular trend or cause that people join simply because it is already popular.

bandwagon in German

Musikantenwagen
noun
A large wagon used to carry a band of musicians in a parade. [from 1836]
Partei
noun
(figuratively) A current movement that attracts wide support. [from 1880]
Seite
noun
(figuratively) A current movement that attracts wide support. [from 1880]

What does "bandwagon" mean?

  1. noun A popular trend or cause that people join simply because it is already popular.
    "Once the team started winning, everyone wanted to jump on the bandwagon."
  2. verb To join a popular trend or cause purely because of its popularity.
    "Critics accused the politician of bandwagoning on the issue once polls shifted."
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bandwagon in a sentence

  • Once the team started winning, everyone wanted to jump on the bandwagon.
  • She refused to jump on the diet bandwagon everyone else was following.
  • Critics accused the politician of bandwagoning on the issue once polls shifted.

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What is "bandwagon" in German?

"bandwagon" in German is Musikantenwagen, Partei, Seite. bandwagon means: A popular trend or cause that people join simply because it is already popular.

How do you use "bandwagon" in a sentence?

Example: "Once the team started winning, everyone wanted to jump on the bandwagon." In German, "bandwagon" is Musikantenwagen, Partei, Seite.

Are there other ways to say "bandwagon" in German?

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "bandwagon": Musikantenwagen, Partei, Seite.

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