remarque

noun

re·​marque ri-ˈmärk 

1

: a drawn, etched, or incised scribble or sketch done on the margin of a plate or stone and removed before the regular printing

2

: a proof taken before remarques have been removed

Examples of remarque in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Neon Ichiban will offer individual issues for sale to read and download, plus unique features that allow the signatures and remarques of digital issues and resale of limited-edition items on the site’s marketplace. —Rob Salkowitz, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025

Each print also receives an original pencil remarque by the artist to assure its authenticity. —Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 26 Sep. 2022

Word History

Etymology

French remarque remark, note, from Middle French, from remarquer

First Known Use

1882, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for remarque

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

Biographical Definition

Remarque

biographical name

Re·​marque rə-ˈmärk 

Erich Maria 1898–1970 American (German-born) novelist