the public

noun

: the people of a country, state, etc.

the American public

The beach is open to the public.

The general public is in favor of the law.

Members of the public called for the mayor's resignation.

Examples of the public in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Prosecutors argued in a sentencing memo filed last week that Dugan violated her oath as a judge and put both law enforcement and the public at risk. — ABC News, 8 July 2026

The event has only been open to the public for a single day, but already the French fans have shown up to support their teams, creating a great atmosphere in the venue. — Mike Stubbs, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

In the public unveiling, the interceptor detected and engaged target drones in real time. — Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 8 July 2026

Mecklenburg County commissioners are pleading with the public to volunteer for short-handed boards responsible for inspecting local nursing homes and assisted living communities. — Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 8 July 2026

Rhymes for the public

• nonpublic
• republic
• semipublic