public (EN)adjective, noun
adjective “public”
base form public , non-gradable
- something that everyone can see or know about Sign up to see the translation of definitions and examples into any language.The mayor's apology was made in a
public statement broadcasted on all major news channels. - related to or involving everyone in a country or community The
public library offers free access to books and computers for everyone in the community. - done or provided by the government for the people The
public library offers free access to books and internet, serving the educational needs of the community. - (of a company) whose shares are traded on the stock market After its initial success, the startup went
public , allowing anyone to buy shares on the stock market.
noun “public”
singular public , uncountable
- all people, without considering any specific groups they might belong to The library is open to the
public every day except holidays.