Word of the Day — May 18, 2026
One Word Monday
barrage
/buh-RAHZH/noun
Definition
a heavy, relentless flood of attacks, questions, or fire
A barrage is a concentrated, overwhelming burst of force or attention — whether that means artillery, criticism, headlines, or questions coming all at once.
In Context
“As the world watches the latest barrage of strikes, statements, and warnings, the word feels less like a metaphor than a headline.”