2public noun
[singular] 1 the public : the people of a country, state, etc.
▪ the American public ▪ The beach is open to the public. ▪ (US) The public is angry with the President = (Brit) The public are angry with the President. ▪ The general public is in favor of the law. ▪ Members of the public called for the mayor's resignation. 2 : a group of people who have a shared interest, quality, etc.
▪ He has once again won the approval of his public [=his supporters/fans] with his latest movie. ▪ the reading public [=people who read a lot; people who enjoy reading]
▪ the American public ▪ The beach is open to the public. ▪ (US) The public is angry with the President = (Brit) The public are angry with the President. ▪ The general public is in favor of the law. ▪ Members of the public called for the mayor's resignation.
▪ He has once again won the approval of his public [=his supporters/fans] with his latest movie. ▪ the reading public [=people who read a lot; people who enjoy reading]
in public
: in a place where you can be seen by many people : in a public place
▪ They were seen kissing in public. ▪ The former actress is now rarely seen in public.
▪ They were seen kissing in public. ▪ The former actress is now rarely seen in public.
