public
/ˈpʌblɪk/
noun
- The people of a community, country, or area considered as a group.
- The new law was designed to protect the public from fraud.
- The museum is open to the public every day except Monday.
- The public has a right to know about safety issues.
- A particular group of people who share an interest or are the audience for something.
- The singer's public loves her new album.
- The book was written for a young adult public.
- The movie attracted a large public from all over the city.
adjective
- Relating to or involving all the people in a community or country, not just a private group.
- Public opinion about the issue changed after the debate.
- The public library is open to everyone in the town.
- There was strong public support for the new park.
- Provided or paid for by the government for the use of all people.
- The city built a new public swimming pool.
- Children attend public schools for free.
- Public transportation like buses helps reduce traffic.
- Known or visible to many people; not private or secret.
- The celebrity made her relationship public last week.
- The meeting was held in a public place where anyone could watch.
- He gave a public speech in the town square.