Public
Noun, Adjective
UK
/ˈpʌb.lɪk/
US
/ˈpʌb.lɪk/
Level: b1
Definition
(adj) : Relating to all people or open for everyone to use or see.
(n) : Ordinary people in general.
(n) : Ordinary people in general.
Example
"(adj) : We visited the public park near our house yesterday."
"(adj) : Public transport helps many people travel easily and cheaply across the city."
"(n) : The public expressed their concerns about rising prices and asked the government to take quick action to improve daily life for everyone."
Explanation
Public refers to all people in a community, city, or country, not just one person or a small group. It can describe things that are open or available to everyone, such as public parks or public transport. For example, a public library can be used by anyone. The word comes from Latin publicus, meaning “for the people” or “belonging to the people”. So public means something shared or open to everyone.