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

Advertisement For many who work in climate, this season of extremes has revived the longstanding prediction that the effects of rising global temperatures will help drive a resurgence in concern among policymakers and the general public. — Justin Worland, Time, 18 July 2026

This year's sale opens to the general public on July 18, with early access beginning several days earlier for eligible Nordstrom cardmembers based on their Nordy Club status. — ABC News, 18 July 2026

Code Yellow means the general public can be outside, and sensitive groups should consider reducing their time outside instead of avoiding outside altogether. — Mike Stunson, USA Today, 17 July 2026

The company has deliberately avoided marketing its tools to the general public. — Scott Horsley, NPR, 17 July 2026

Rhymes for the general public

• nonpublic
• republic
• semipublic