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

King handled the situation well, but even such a pro couldn't help but crack a smile at that remark. —Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Jan. 2026

Attendees heard remarks from city leaders and lit candles in honor of Good. —Andrew Adeolu, CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026

Verb

An Abbott spokesperson, Andrew Mahaleris, declined to comment Thursday on the chief’s statement and deferred to the governor’s Tuesday remarks. —Chase Rogers, Dallas Morning News, 8 Jan. 2026

Rubio recalled the tight security cooperation between Havana and Caracas, remarking that Cuban agents had infiltrated Venezuelan spy agencies and provided personal security to Maduro. —Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 3 Jan. 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