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

Accused of censoring conservative views, Zuckerberg in public hearings attributed the pandemic-era speech policing to government pressure, and expressed regret over not speaking sooner. — Los Angeles Times, 13 Nov. 2026

More than 20% of Head Start teachers left in 2022, some fleeing for higher-paying jobs in public schools or in other sectors, such as retail or food service. — ABC News, 13 Nov. 2026

Have county and municipal agencies regulate the use of surveillance cameras in public areas. — Tk Vinod Kumar, The Conversation, 13 Nov. 2026

The move will also serve to tamp down speculation about the journalist’s interest in remaining in her role after having suffered an immense family tragedy — the unsolved abduction of her mother, Nancy — in public. — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 13 Nov. 2026

Rhymes for in public

• nonpublic
• republic
• semipublic