Synonyms of remark
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
Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Noun
The remark underscores the central significance of Serra’s text—of language—to the content of Shift. — Jeffrey Weiss, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026 Although these remarks sound like typical things a wife would say about her husband, political commentator David Pakman remains skeptical. — Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 30 Sep. 2026
Verb
As Clarissa remarks, their glorious futures have long since passed. — Joe Reid, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2026 As Blanquicet spoke, the judge remarked on a pattern emerging in the proceedings. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 22 Sep. 2026 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

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Remark.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/remark. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

Kids Definition

remark

1 of 2 noun
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
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!