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

Alito said the harsh rhetoric from across the spectrum doesn't affect how the justices rule but does play a role in the public's declining trust in the court. — Arkansas Online, 7 Oct. 2026

In their effort to recall a variety of pieces and themes while foregrounding the public infrastructures that enabled their exhibition, Armani and Siegel demur from much evaluation. — Anna Kornbluh, ARTnews.com, 7 Oct. 2026

Officials reminded the public to inform someone of your departure and expected time of return when setting out for a trip, and to stay in place if lost so as not to expand the search area unnecessarily. — ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026

The Zaha Hadid Foundation (ZHF) has transformed the late architect’s former headquarters into a cultural space and will open it to the public on October 29. — News Desk, Artforum, 7 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for the public

• nonpublic
• republic
• semipublic