1. plural of remote; handheld devices used to control electronic equipment from a distance
Usage: informal
2. plural of remote; distant or isolated places

Examples

• We have three remotes for the TV but can never find one when we need it.
• The coffee table was cluttered with various remotes for different devices.
• She collected all the remotes and put them in a basket.
• The expedition explored some of the most challenging remotes in Alaska.
• Photographers often venture into the remotes to capture untouched landscapes.
• The documentary crew traveled to distant remotes to film wildlife.