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

Before going underground in 2002, he was repeatedly seen in public, sometimes with his guards and sometimes alone, driving a boxy Yugo car on the streets of the capital. — Jovana Gec, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026

The crew of the Lincoln will do its job, and do it well, and not complain in public. — Monica Duffy Toft, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026

This summer saw a rise in large, unsupervised teen gatherings in public spaces. — Charlotte Observer, 27 Aug. 2026

Tentatively, 825 would be on-street parking, with another 294 in public lots. — Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for in public

• nonpublic
• republic
• semipublic