in public

phrase

: in a place where one can be seen by many people : in a public place

The former actress is now rarely seen in public.

They were seen kissing in public.

Examples of in public in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Kenosha County District Attorney's Office is charging Frank McGrath with two felony counts of misconduct in public office, in violation of Wisconsin statute. — Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026

Those claims deserve careful scrutiny before nearly $1 billion in public tourism-tax revenue is committed. — Rich Bradley, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2026

Meghan also wouldn’t be seen in public, including at Harry’s Invictus Games events, after her husband suffered a stunning and potentially costly court defeat in his invasion-of-privacy lawsuit against the Daily Mail. — Martha Ross, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026

The Treasury Department has previously warned Chinese financial institutions that they could be sanctioned, but in public statements, top administration officials have downplayed China's role in the conflict. — Chris Boccia, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for in public

• nonpublic
• republic
• semipublic