Phrase guide

Dagwood sandwich

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

An exceptionally thick sandwich made with numerous layers of various meats, cheeses, vegetables, and condiments.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: informal

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noun

Meaning 2

A thick stack of flat objects or a complicated melange of diverse components or ingredients.

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Usage: broadly, figuratively

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noun

Meaning 3

Alternative form of Dagwood sandwich.

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Usage: alt-of, alternative

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History

Etymology

Named after American comic strip character Dagwood Bumstead, a character in the American comic strip Blondie.

Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: dagwood — exceptionally thick sandwich
  • Swedish: Dagobertmacka — exceptionally thick sandwich
  • Swedish: Dagobertsmörgås — exceptionally thick sandwich