Catch up on this week in words.
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| | |  | | News from February 7–February 13, 2026 | | Stories about dominant victories, grade inflation, and a break from the cold all contributed to the vocabulary from this week's news. Each week, we scan the latest headlines to spot words in action. From major news stories to pop culture buzz, this feature highlights language as it's unfolding. | | See this week's words! | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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February 14, 2026  billet-doux [bil-ey-doo] noun: a love letter | A billet-doux is a love letter — usually short, personal, and meant for just one special reader. The phrase, which comes from French meaning "sweet note," carries an old-fashioned elegance that suggests handwritten notes. In the digital age, a billet-doux feels intimate in a way few messages can match. | Example: The billet-doux found inside the old book revealed a past romance. | |
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