public

[US]/ˈpʌblɪk/
[UK]/ˈpʌblɪk/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. open to all members of the community; owned or operated by the government
n. the community as a whole; society; a place open to all people

Phrases & Collocations

public library

public transportation

public park

public opinion

public health

public school

in public

public security

public service

public interest

general public

public policy

public transport

public administration

public bidding

public finance

public welfare

invite public bidding

public space

public order

public housing

public sector

Example Sentences

an exercise in public relations.

the misuse of public funds.

public transport is a joke.

the juggernaut of public expenditure.

the corruption of public morals.

Real-world Examples

They're treating the public with contempt.

Source: BBC Listening December 2021 Collection

I want the footage to shock the public out of their complacency, you understand?

Source: American Horror Story: Season 2

Praise in public, censure in private, right?

Source: Criminal Minds Season 3

It was criticised by a sceptical British public.

Source: BBC Listening August 2016 Collection

Not, not the public and now in China the public recognized.

Source: Idol speaks English fluently.

White House officials are seeking to reassure the American public.

Source: VOA Standard November 2015 Collection

He was very good at fooling the public.

Source: Recite for the King Volume 2 (All 70 Lessons)

How are we gonna handle the public?

Source: The Martian Original Soundtrack

We are responsible for public transport planning, public transport provision.

Source: VOA Standard February 2014 Collection

They risk life and paw each day to protect the public.

Source: Animal World

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