BLT
AmericanEtymology
Origin of BLT
First recorded in 1950–55
Example Sentences
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I tried the lobster BLT, grilled shrimp, chicken tenders and fries.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 11, 2026
And she loves the BLT sandwiches with avocado and an Arnold Palmer at one of her favorite Palisades cafes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 17, 2025
Cook Out will whip up a BLT, fry you a corn dog, or sell you a Walkin’ Taco, served in a Doritos bag.
From Slate ● Sep. 5, 2023
On a recent Saturday, I picked up arguably the best BLT I have ever eaten.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 30, 2023
“Sit up there at the table and I’m on do you a good BLT to take with you in the truck.”
From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett
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