BPL

¹

abbreviation for

, Telecommunications, Digital Technology.

1. broadband over power lines: a technology that allows high-speed transmission of data over ordinary power lines:

   BPL can extend internet access to people living in rural areas.

bpl.

²

abbreviation for

1. birthplace.

Word History and Origins

Origin of BPL¹

First recorded in 2000–05

Example Sentences

Andrew Harbison, director of SPL’s library programs and services division, said the library has been following the progress of the Books Unbanned program since it was announced by BPL about a year ago.

From Seattle Times

Since Books Unbanned’s inception a year ago, the BPL reports that 6,300 teens from all 50 states have signed up for its National Teen eCard, and have checked out approximately 100,000 e-titles.

From Seattle Times

“Welcome to the BPL,” Mom said.

From Literature

Did we only go to the BPL together because I helped her take the T?

From Literature

The initiative, called Books Unbanned, is fighting what the BPL describes as an “increasingly coordinated and effective effort to remove books tackling a wide range of topics from library shelves.”

From The Verge