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

Communicators must also explain what is not known, and this transparency is critical to earn trust in public health from the general public. — Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

The space telescope hasn't just collected incredible data; its images have also given the general public a new appreciation for the beauty and wonder of space. — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 29 Aug. 2026

The movie is so familiar to the general public that its release seems to go against the grain of Criterion’s reputation, which was built on bringing landmark works of film history to the masses. — Sophia Nguyen, The Atlantic, 28 Aug. 2026

Wisconsin health officials say the risk to the general public is still low. — Madeline Heim, jsonline.com, 28 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for the general public

• nonpublic
• republic
• semipublic