public relations

noun

plural in form but usually singular in construction

often attributive

: the business of inducing the public to have understanding for and goodwill toward a person, firm, or institution

also : the degree of understanding and goodwill achieved

Examples of public relations in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Partner Titania Yayıncılık Reklam Medya ve Prodüksiyon Anonim Şirketi was launched earlier this year under the leadership of İsmail Polat and brings experience in journalism, magazine publishing, communications and public relations. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 9 Nov. 2026

Brick’s schedule also contrasts with the long hours common in the related public relations field. — Bilin Lin, Fortune, 8 Nov. 2026

Ukraine still controls key stronghold cities in the Donbas and has refused to give up this land, arguing Putin may be eyeing not just a public relations success but a powerful launchpad for future invasion attempts. — Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 5 Nov. 2026

Apparently without permission of his boss -- UA-Fayetteville Chancellor Charles Robinson or the board of trustees -- Athletic Director Hunter Yurachek approved the Razorback Foundation hiring a public relations firm. — Arkansas Online, 4 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1898, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for public relations

• abbreviations
• abominations
• accelerations
• accommodations
• accumulations
• adjudications
• administrations
• adulterations
• affiliations
• agglomerations
• alienations
• amalgamations

Kids Definition

public relations

noun

1

: the business of creating public goodwill for a person, firm, or institution

2

: the degree of understanding and goodwill achieved