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

Tartikoff will report to president and chief content officer Scott Greenstein and lead SiriusXM’s overall communications and public relations strategy. — Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2026

Tartikoff, who has more than two decades of experience at media, entertainment and tech companies, will lead SiriusXM’s overall communications and public relations strategy and execution. — Todd Spangler, Variety, 6 Aug. 2026

Legacy representation often requires proactive outreach, creative packaging and collaboration among booking agents, management, public relations, digital marketing and the artist’s business team. — Kristi Adair-Pearcy, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

From a public relations standpoint, a strategic absence can create more value than constant visibility, making her eventual return feel like an event. — Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 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