the public

noun

: the people of a country, state, etc.

the American public

The beach is open to the public.

The general public is in favor of the law.

Members of the public called for the mayor's resignation.

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Tuesday was also the first time the public learned of his Pennsylvania lawyer, Thomas Dickey, a small-town defense attorney who is taking on the biggest case of his career. —

Candy Woodall, Baltimore Sun, 14 Dec. 2024 Fabric of rebirth The iconic Notre Dame cathedral in Paris is finally open to the public again after a devastating fire damaged it five years ago. —

Aj Willingham, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024 Debuting to the public in September 2023, the venue has captivated both the city and the world with its stunning imagery, internally and externally. —

Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024 Under a system where the mayor controls the public schools, the boards are mostly advisory, though may set the tone for key education issues. —

Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 13 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for the public