public relations

noun

plural in form but usually singular in construction

often attributive

: the business of inducing the public to have understanding for and goodwill toward a person, firm, or institution

also : the degree of understanding and goodwill achieved

Examples of public relations in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Forbes Communications Council is an invitation-only community for executives in successful public relations, media strategy, creative and advertising agencies. —Tom Noh, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024

Now with her secret out, Lane, a senior public relations major, is looking for community again, this time in the form of an official chapter of the College Republicans. —Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 3 Oct. 2024

Geller Brown, a degreed public relations pro, first worked in PR at Paige before rising to chief marketing officer and e-commerce lead. —Adriana Lee, WWD, 2 Oct. 2024

The Thai government's public relations department didn't immediately respond when contacted by PEOPLE. —Becca Longmire, People.com, 1 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1898, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

public relations

noun

1

: the business of creating public goodwill for a person, firm, or institution

2

: the degree of understanding and goodwill achieved