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

Police in February investigated Peter Mandelson, a former British ambassador to the United States, on suspicion of misconduct in public office related to Epstein. — Arkansas Online, 10 Sep. 2026

Also starting this year, the city is banning artificial intelligence in public schools until students reach high school. — John Dias, CBS News, 10 Sep. 2026

Talarico, who would be the first Democrat to win a Texas statewide election since 1994, is leading by a slim margin in public polls. — Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2026

Hill expresses, in earnest, the fears of being seen in public spaces, such as a grocery store, hounded by personal questions—an all-too relatable scenario, regardless of one’s background. — Literary Hub, 9 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for in public

• nonpublic
• republic
• semipublic