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 of remark

Noun

• comment
• note
• reflection

Verb

• comment
• reflect
• note

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

The remarks contrast with statements made just last week by Florida Emergency Management Director Kevin Guthrie, who said the detention center was not closing. —Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 23 June 2026

Ferrel Onder's remarks come after a wave of former Top Model contestants spoke out against the show in recent years, including in the aforementioned Reality Check series and EW's own 20th anniversary feature that saw 14 alums reveal their experiences on the program. —Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 22 June 2026

Verb

After menu diving to taste, visiting friends who have a 65-inch TV mounted above the mantel in their home were quick to remark how impressively TV-like the image was – just bigger. —Paul Ridden june 22, New Atlas, 22 June 2026

Recently, many have remarked that our great city stands at a crossroads, ready to unshackle itself from the mistakes of the past but uncertain as to how. —Matt Martin, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026

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

Rhymes for remark

• ballpark
• benchmark
• birthmark
• daymark
• earmark
• embark
• hallmark
• landmark
• monarch
• postmark
• skylark
• tetrarch

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