Dagwood

Example Sentences

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Dagwood Bumstead was the scion of a rich family that disowned him when he married Blondie, a flapper — forcing him to take an office job under the irascible J.C.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 30, 2025

Old comic strip fans might call it a Dagwood.

From Washington Times • Sep. 21, 2023

In “Blondie,” they appear on the computer screen of over-worked Dagwood Bumstead.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 2, 2020

“There’s Dagwood and Bullwinkle over there,” said Steve Gold, 57, pointing out familiar faces.

From New York Times • May 11, 2018

Here are some more examples to help you sort things out: “I enjoy this sort of cigar,” said Dagwood.

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner