Click any word in a definition or example to find the entry for that word
90% of the time, speakers of English use just 7,500 words in speech and writing. These words appear in red, and are graded with stars. One-star words are frequent, two-star words are more frequent, and three-star words are the most frequent.
Thesaurus
The thesaurus of synonyms and related words is fully integrated into the dictionary entries. Click on the T button in an entry to review the synonyms and related words for that meaning.
more
/ˈpʌblɪk/The house was opened to the public in the 1950s.
The public wants tougher sentences for violent crimes.
The regulations should be written in plain English that the public understands.
Misconceptions about mental illness are common among the general public.
The police should be trained to deal politely with members of the public.
It is clear that the attack did not have the support of the American public.
The decision to add more flights at the airport was not in the best interests of the traveling public.
This is the American English definition of public. View British English definition of public.
Change your default dictionary and thesaurus to British English.
|
|
a news article that consists of a chart … and only has a small amount of text
BuzzWord ArticleBlog
A must for anyone with an interest in the changing face of language. The Macmillan Dictionary blog explores English as it is spoken around the world today.
global English and language change from our blog
|
|
