remarque

noun

re·​marque ri-ˈmärk How to pronounce remarque (audio)
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
These examples are automatically compiled from online sources to illustrate current usage. Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
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

Time Traveler
The first known use of remarque was in 1882

Dictionary Entries Near remarque

Cite this Entry

“Remarque.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/remarque. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.

Biographical Definition

Remarque

biographical name

Re·​marque rə-ˈmärk How to pronounce Remarque (audio)
Erich Maria 1898–1970 American (German-born) novelist
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!