public

noun
UK: /ˈpʌblɪk/
US: /ˈpʌblɪk/

  1. People in general, considered as a whole.

    1. The public likes this music. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company needs to improve its image with the public. [ ] [ ]

  2. A particular group of people with a shared interest or connection.

    1. The show is very popular with the younger public. [ ] [ ]
    2. The museum is trying to attract a wider public with new exhibits. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

open community government general people
public adjective

  1. Relating to or affecting all people; not private.

    1. This is a public park. [ ] [ ]
    2. The information is now public knowledge. [ ] [ ]

  2. Provided or available by the government or a similar organization.

    1. We use public transportation daily. [ ] [ ]
    2. The government provides public healthcare for all citizens. [ ] [ ]

  3. Open to or attended by people in general.

    1. The meeting will be public. [ ] [ ]
    2. She made a public apology for her actions. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "public" in English means: People in general, considered as a whole., A particular group of people with a shared interest or connection..

The phonetic transcription of "public" is /ˈpʌblɪk/ in British English and /ˈpʌblɪk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "public": open, community, government, general, people.

Example usage of "public": "The public likes this music.". More examples on the page.