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

The founder of Aristeia Travel, Downpatrick specializes in taking small groups — mostly Americans — to places that are often difficult to access or off-limits to the general public. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2026

Much of the general public, however, hasn’t caught up to these developments, which remain strongly discouraged and criticized by the abstinence support group space — especially proponents of AA. — Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2026

Another rollout of the shuttle occurred the next day for the general public and Rockwell employees. — David Chiu, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026

Bookings opened to members on August 4, and to the general public on August 25. — News Desk, Artforum, 16 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for the general public

• nonpublic
• republic
• semipublic