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
Because a classic BLT is so hard to beat, she didn’t want to try to replicate one with any kind of processed, plant-based alternative.
From Washington Times • Apr. 18, 2023
I had ordered my favorite, a BLT, while Carl consumed a cold-cuts combo with hot peppers and onions.
From "Red Kayak" by Priscilla Cummings
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