remark

1 of 2

noun

re·​mark ri-ˈmärk How to pronounce remark (audio)
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
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Noun
Standing alongside President Donald Trump, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell rebuked the president over his remarks about an extensive renovation project on two Fed buildings. Anna Commander gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 July 2025 Maguire’s initial remarks on July 4 immediately drew backlash from the tech community as well as supporters of Mamdani. Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 25 July 2025
Verb
The Briton remarked that a new suspension upgrade had made no difference to the way his car handled. Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 July 2025 Wen: In his opening argument, FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary remarked that systemic hormone therapy, when started within 10 years of the onset of menopause, can actually reduce cardiovascular disease. Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 24 July 2025 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 29 Jul. 2025.

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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