plural of public house

(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.

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.

(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) Almost always preceded by the': the focus of public attention; the limelight.

A female prostitute.

(rare, informal) The state or quality of being in the public domain, free of copyright restrictions.

What the general impression of a famous person or organization is; what most people think of a person or organization, which may differ from what they are like in private.

(finance) Money lent to government for which interest is paid of a stated amount at a stated time.

plural of Public Friend