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

Tennessee law prohibits the public disclosure of any individual or entity involved in procuring lethal substances or carrying out executions. — CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026

This year, thanks to Williams’ advocacy and participation in the public-service announcement, that lifesaving message is reaching millions more. — Neal Barnard, Boston Herald, 11 Nov. 2026

The first half opened last November and the second half is now open to the public with the completion of the Huntsman Trailhead. — Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 11 Nov. 2026

She is besieged neither by the tabloid press nor by the public. — Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 11 Nov. 2026

Rhymes for the public

• nonpublic
• republic
• semipublic