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public

English → English

noun//ˈpʌblɪk//

(society) Public: all the people in a general community, city, or country

The park is open to the general public every day from sunrise to sunset.

(English) The park is open to the general public every day from sunrise to sunset.

The government issued a warning to the public about the upcoming heatwave.

(English) The government issued a warning to the public about the upcoming heatwave.

adj//ˈpʌblɪk//

(accessibility) Public: provided by the government for everyone to use; not private

Public transportation like buses and trains is an affordable way to travel across the city.

(English) Public transportation like buses and trains is an affordable way to travel across the city.

Smoking is strictly prohibited in public buildings such as schools and hospitals.

(English) Smoking is strictly prohibited in public buildings such as schools and hospitals.

Entry ID: en:en:public · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary