Catch up on this week in words.
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| | |  | | News from February 28–March 6, 2026 | | Stories about a potential mega-merger, a massive solar project, and developments in the Middle East 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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March 7, 2026 pizzetta [peet-set-uh] noun: a small, single-serving pizza | A pizzetta is a small, single-serving pizza that's perfect for sampling flavors without committing to a full pie. Its Italian root, with the diminutive "-etta," signals its scaled-down size. Pizzetta: one small pizza with outsized flavor. | Example: For dinner, she ordered a delicious pizzetta with pepperoni and fresh mozzarella cheese.
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March 6, 2026 prescind [pri-sind] verb: to separate or single out in thought | To prescind is to concentrate on one element, setting the rest aside. It's useful when analyzing a problem or focusing on what really matters. Prescind what's important from the unnecessary details. | Example: The editor prescinded the key points from the long report to make a concise summary.
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March 5, 2026 rogue [rohg] adjective: defiant and uncontrollable | Rogue describes a person or thing that's defiant, unpredictable, or out of control. From mischievous employees to giant waves that seem to come out of nowhere, the word signals behavior outside the usual rules. Breaking from the unexpected course? It's gone rogue! | Example: The rogue bull broke free from the herd, running wildly across the open fields.
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March 4, 2026 felicitate [fi-lis-i-teyt] verb: to compliment or congratulate after a happy event | To felicitate someone is to congratulate them. You might felicitate a friend on a graduation, a promotion, or any big achievement worth celebrating. The word may sound fancy, but at heart it's simply a way of wishing someone well and sharing in their good news. | Example: They gathered to felicitate the newlyweds after the beautiful wedding ceremony.
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