remark

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noun

re·​mark ri-ˈmärk How to pronounce remark (audio)
Synonyms of remarknext
1
: the act of remarking : notice
2
: an expression of opinion or judgment
3
: mention of that which deserves attention or notice

remark

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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
King Charles is also scheduled to address Congress, marking only the second time a British monarch has delivered remarks to a joint meeting, after Queen Elizabeth II’s address in 1991, according to The Associated Press. Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026 The Republicans included digs at Ossoff in their opening remarks, in their answers and in their final messages to voters. Irene Wright, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
Verb
Burke has repeatedly remarked that her office asks for detention if prosecutors believe someone is a danger to public safety. Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026 Fry remarked that the plant has functioned as a component of the state’s nuclear energy infrastructure for over 50 years. Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 24 Apr. 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

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Cite this Entry

“Remark.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/remark. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.

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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