Definition

1. Noun:
   • A specific type of sandwich: A "blt" is a sandwich consisting primarily of cooked bacon, lettuce, and tomato, typically served on toasted bread and often with mayonnaise.

Usage

• The word "blt" functions as a countable noun. It is the common name for this specific sandwich combination.
• It is often written in lowercase ("blt") as it is an initialism for its ingredients: Bacon, Lettuce, and Tomato.

Examples

• Noun:
  • I'll have a blt and a cup of coffee, please.
  • The diner makes the best blt in town.
  • For a quick lunch, she ordered a blt to go.

Advanced Usage

• "blt" as a modifier: The term can be used attributively (like an adjective) to describe other menu items featuring the same combination.
  • I tried the blt salad, which had all the flavors of the sandwich.
  • They offer a blt wrap as a lighter alternative.

Variants and Related Words

• BLT: The capitalized form is also frequently used.
• Bacon, Lettuce, and Tomato Sandwich: The full, descriptive name for a "blt".

Synonyms

• Bacon, lettuce, and tomato sandwich: The formal, descriptive synonym.

Related Idioms/Phrases

• While there are no specific idioms, the phrase "the classic blt" is commonly used to emphasize the traditional preparation of this sandwich.
  • You can't go wrong with the classic blt.

Noun

1. sandwich filled with slices of bacon and tomato with lettuce