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

In elevators, on lines or public transport, in office hallways, during coffee breaks, at parties—anywhere silence weighs more heavily than the lightness of a casual remark. —Jeanne Ballion, Vogue, 27 Dec. 2025

Trump’s mixed comments over the years have created space for speculation, and those remarks often pick up momentum when they’re echoed by his supporters. —Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Dec. 2025

Verb

The band's website remarked on his passing the day after Christmas. —Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Dec. 2025

Several union leaders remarked on how animating an issue of telework has been over the last nine months. —William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 23 Dec. 2025

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