the public

noun
UK: /ðə ˈpʌblɪk/
US: /ðə ˈpʌblɪk/

  1. People in general, considered as a whole.

    1. The public likes ice cream. [ ] [ ]
    2. The government should consider the impact of its policies on the public. [ ] [ ]

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

    1. This park is open to the public. [ ] [ ]
    2. The museum attracts a large public interested in art history. [ ] [ ]

  3. Relating to or concerning people in general.

    1. It is important to protect the public health. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company has a responsibility to maintain public trust. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

people community society nation
the public verb

  1. To make information available to everyone.

    1. We need to public the data. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company will public the report after the meeting to inform the public. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

Synonyms for "the public": people, community, society, nation.

Example usage of "the public": "The public likes ice cream.". More examples on the page.