public money
nounUK /ˈpʌb.lɪk ˈmʌn.i/
US /ˈpʌb.lɪk ˈmʌn.i/
Money that belongs to everyone and is used by the government to pay for things we all need.
The city used public money to build a new playground.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. Money collected through taxes that officials must spend carefully and honestly.
Auditors check how public money is spent each year.
3. Funds held by a government or public body for services like schools and roads.
Public money pays for teachers, firefighters, and street repairs.
4. Money belonging to a community or organization rather than to one person.
The club's public money was kept in a shared bank account.