plural of public school

A person employed by the government. / (historical) Someone who labours for the public good; a convict assigned to work on public projects.

Technical projects, often construction or engineering, carried out by the government on behalf of the community.

(UK, Australia, New Zealand) Any form of transport that can be used by a member of public (who usually pays a fare); as opposed to private ownership of e.g. cars.

plural of public holiday

A national or regional holiday from work on a specific day, usually for cultural reasons or celebrations.

act of speaking to a group of people in a structured manner / oratory (art of public speaking)

Having personal motivation toward the betterment of the public.

A publication whose editorial content deals with the interests of a specific industry, e.g., National Petroleum Magazine, Retail Banking Today, etc.

(law) The criminal offence of being drunk in a public place.