remark

1 of 2

noun

re·​mark ri-ˈmärk 

1

: the act of remarking : notice

2

: an expression of opinion or judgment

3

: mention of that which deserves attention or notice

remark

2 of 2

verb

remarked; remarking; remarks

transitive verb

1

: to take notice of : observe

2

: to express as an observation or comment : say

intransitive verb

: to notice something and comment thereon

—used with on or upon

Synonyms

Noun

• comment
• note
• reflection

Verb

• allow
• comment
• editorialize
• note
• observe
• opine
• reflect
• weigh in

Examples of remark in a Sentence

Noun

I was offended by his remark.

I've heard many disparaging remarks about him.

an author known for making witty remarks

The incident passed without remark.

Verb

“It's so hot today,” she remarked.

her date awkwardly remarked on the attractiveness of the background music in the restaurant

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

As Trump’s remarks came up on an hour, some of the crowd began trickling out. —Jill Colvin, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2024

Hinchcliffe made other grossly derogatory statements about Latino and Black people earlier his remarks. —Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 28 Oct. 2024

Verb

Prominent Puerto Rican artists, including Grammy-winning artists Bad Bunny and Ricky Martin, condemned the Trump rally remarks, as did many political officials who are Latino or have Latino constituencies. —Frank Vaisvilas, Journal Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2024

In the comments, several of Kardashian Barker's followers remarked that the reality star bore a striking resemblance to her 11-year-old niece, her sister Kim Kardashian's daughter North. —Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 24 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Noun

French remarque, from Middle French, from remarquer to remark, from re- re- + marquer to mark — more at marque

First Known Use

Noun

1656, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1581, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Kids Definition

remark

1 of 2 noun

re·​mark ri-ˈmärk 

1

: the act of remarking : notice

2

: mention of that which deserves attention or notice

3

: a briefly expressed opinion

remark

2 of 2 verb

1

: to take note of

remarked his strange manner

2

: to express as a comment

"Nice day," she remarked

3

: to make a comment

remarked on how well the team was doing