1. relating to or involving people in general rather than being limited to a particular group
2. provided or funded by the government for everyone to use
3. open to or shared by all people; not private or secret

1. ordinary people in general; the community

Examples

• The mayor held a public meeting to discuss the new budget.
• Public transportation is available throughout the city.
• The park is open to the public from dawn to dusk.
• Her divorce became public knowledge after the news report.
• Public schools are funded by taxpayer money.
• The celebrity tried to avoid appearing in public places.
• The general public supports the new environmental policies.
• Public opinion polls show strong support for the candidate.