public — relating to or affecting all the people in a community or country
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: relating to or affecting all the people in a community or country
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpʌblɪk/
Example Sentences
- My dad still uses public restrooms to practice his singing because the acoustics are amazing!
- The public was shocked when the mayor announced free pizza for everyone.
- Public speaking makes me nervous, but public eating makes me happy.
public
ADJECTIVE[/ˈpʌblɪk/]
relating to or affecting all the people in a community or country
💡 Concept
The mayor addressed the public in the town square at noon.
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈpʌblɪk/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈpʌblɪk/
🌳Etymology
Rootpublic
🎵Rhyme
republiccubic
republic
cubic
🔗Collocations
public transportation
public opinion
in public
public school
go public
public figure
public relations
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My dad still uses public restrooms to practice his singing because the acoustics are amazing!”
😄 Fun example
“The public was shocked when the mayor announced free pizza for everyone.”
😄 Fun example
“Public speaking makes me nervous, but public eating makes me happy.”
“The government should invest more money in public education.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
commongeneralcommunalcollectivesocial
Antonyms
privatepersonalindividual
Related
communitysocietycitizengovernmentofficial
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