Definition of in public
: 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.
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“In public.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20public. Accessed 19 Apr. 2021.
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