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

In the public all-gender bathroom, there is a changing table and high chairs are available at the restaurant. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Nov. 2026

The Wise County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help to identify a homicide victim. — Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Nov. 2026

Philadelphia police are asking for the public's help to find a man wanted in the shooting death of a woman and the assault of two other women. — Andrew Krietz, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026

The funds from Proposition 40 were to be allocated 90% toward healthcare services for the public, with the balance on education and food assistance. — Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 4 Nov. 2026

Rhymes for the public

• nonpublic
• republic
• semipublic