remark

1 of 2

noun

re·​mark ri-ˈmärk How to pronounce remark (audio)
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

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
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Noun
His remarks sparked a modest pullback on Wall Street, with major indexes easing slightly over the week. Benzinga, Freep.com, 27 Sep. 2025 In the days following Kirk's death, high-profile conservative accounts circulated screenshots of controversial remarks and urged for employers to fire the posters. Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 27 Sep. 2025
Verb
As many people have rightly remarked, the response to Kirk’s murder is emblematic of the current hypocrisy. Louis Menand, New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2025 The broadcasting giants refused to air the first few episodes of the talk show's return despite Disney and ABC ending Jimmy Kimmel's suspension, following remarks the late-show host made about the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for remark

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of remark was in 1581

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Cite this Entry

“Remark.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/remark. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

remark

1 of 2 noun
re·​mark ri-ˈmärk How to pronounce remark (audio)
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

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