(uncountable) The publication of works in an electronic format. / (countable) A work published in an electronic format.

plural of public comment

plural of public transit

(US) Public transport.

plural of public servant

Rental accommodation subsidised by public funds and provided for disadvantaged groups such as low-income earners, social-security recipients, the elderly and people with disabilities.

plural of public house

A female prostitute.

(law, public policy) Payment made to disadvantaged persons by government in order to alleviate the burdens of poverty, unemployment, disability, old age, etc. / government subsidy

(idiomatic) A well-known, intelligent, learned person whose written works and other social and cultural contributions are recognized not only by academic audiences and readers, but also by many members of society in general.