BLT

American

Or B.L.T.

plural

BLTs

a bacon, lettuce, and tomato sandwich.

Etymology

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

If the original Egg McMuffin is famously a portable homage to eggs Benedict, then the Egg BLT McMuffin is Canada’s portable homage to eggs Benedict Arnold, a symbol of rebellion against American austerity.

From Slate • Sep. 7, 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

They’re the best places to get a BLT, so that’s what I order here, with an orange soda.

From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García

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