: a bacon, lettuce, and tomato sandwich

Examples of BLT in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Spicy arugula instead of the usual L in a BLT was a nice upgrade. Chelsea Brasted, Axios, 8 Oct. 2024 Pro tip: For an even greater bargain, try the hummus & veggie ($8.50), egg salad ($9) or BLT ($9). Kyle Stokes, Axios, 24 Sep. 2024 Lunch has more options, but first-timers absolutely have to go with the Single BLT, the signature sandwich. Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2024 That includes mainstays like the Chicago dog, chili cheese dog and Sonoran dog and more creative options like the BLT dog and the Flamer, with jalapeños, sport peppers, sriracha mayo and Flamin' Hot Cheetos. Jeremy Duda, Axios, 3 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for BLT 

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Word History

First Known Use

1950, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of BLT was in 1950

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“BLT.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/BLT. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

: a bacon, lettuce, and tomato sandwich
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