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

Homeschool enrichment programs allow homeschooled students to participate in public school activities and learning part-time. — Olivia Young, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026

The new guidelines follow an unsuccessful attempt in the General Assembly this spring to impose a statewide bell-to-bell ban on cellphone use in public schools. — Theo Peck-Suzuki, Hartford Courant, 6 Aug. 2026

The current heat wave has exposed vulnerabilities in public health systems, power generation, transportation networks and tourism infrastructure, forcing governments and businesses to adapt to more frequent periods of extreme weather. — ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026

Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice have been in the spotlight since their father, Prince Andrew, was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office. — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 5 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for in public

• nonpublic
• republic
• semipublic