the general public

noun

: all the people of an area, country, etc.

The park is open to the general public.

Examples of the general public in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Predicated as early as April, the lunar crash had for months attracted considerable attention from astronomers and the general public eager to see how the collision would play out. — Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2026

The endorsement deal with Daktronics raised suspicion because the company doesn’t do business with the general public and doesn’t need prominent athletes or celebrities to pitch its products. — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2026

Typically, PAs are putting in 60-hour workweeks, and their duties can include everything from running errands to cleaning up messes to managing the general public when filming takes place in a location and impedes foot or car traffic. — Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026

Companies should explain the legal process and its significance not only to the general public, but also to their key stakeholders. — Alona Karpinska, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for the general public

• nonpublic
• republic
• semipublic