Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

public

[puhb-lik] / ˈpʌb lɪk /




Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

“The charter requires a ‘fair and public’ process, and this wasn’t that,” Constantine said.

From Seattle Times • May 23, 2021

“Tom, Harry again! Really need to speak to u. U do not need to apologize, we understand the circumstances but ‘going public’ will only make the situation worse.

From The Guardian • Apr. 20, 2020

To call credit bureaus 'complete failures at safeguarding the public' is hysterical nonsense.

From New York Times • Sep. 21, 2017

This 'the sky is falling', 'no-one is going to be able to create music', 'you'll be sued for whistling in public' - it's just not true.

From BBC • Jul. 11, 2017

I trust you do not permit yourself to be depressed by the temporary partiality of what is called 'the public' for the favourites of the moment; all experience is against the permanency of such impressions.

From Life of Lord Byron, Vol. 3 With His Letters and Journals by Moore, Thomas




Vocabulary lists containing public


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "public" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com