: a bacon, lettuce, and tomato sandwich

Examples of BLT in a Sentence

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Lunch is packed with all sorts of sandwiches (BLT, french dip, Reuben) and hamburgers (patty melt, Jamaican jerk, jalapeno burger) to salads, tacos and more. Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 18 Sep. 2025 This creamy dip recipe takes the best qualities of a BLT sandwich and transforms it into an easy and delicious appetizer. Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 24 Aug. 2025 How to Make Julia's Perfect BLT The key to making a great BLT is getting the ratios of ingredients right. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Aug. 2025 Diners can anticipate dishes like Memphis Dry Rub Smoked Beef Ribs, BLT with House-Made Beef Bacon and Sunflower Petal ice cream. Shindy Chen august 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for BLT

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 20 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

: a bacon, lettuce, and tomato sandwich
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