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 Frankel is a defense lawyer and former Delray Beach city commissioner who touts his endorsements from Aronberg and from local police organizations — the groups whose members arrest people represented by the public defender. —

Steve Bousquet, Sun Sentinel, 10 Aug. 2024 Yun Chuan and Xin Bao were the first pandas to enter the United States in 21 years and were unveiled to the public in a grand ceremony yesterday. —

Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 10 Aug. 2024 Stricker’s Grove, which is usually rented out for company picnics, church festivals and school groups, will open to the public Sunday, noon-8 p.m. —

Jeff Suess, The Enquirer, 9 Aug. 2024 The app, which raised $1.65 million in pre-seed funding, will launch to the public this fall. —

Prarthana Prakash, Fortune, 9 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for the public

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