Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for private.
Definitions

private

[prahy-vit] / ˈpraɪ vɪt /


NOUN
lowest rank of person enlisted in armed service
Synonyms


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Milei has said he was merely highlighting a private initiative and had no direct involvement.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Last year, the American Civil Liberties Union, Public Counsel, other groups and private attorneys filed the lawsuit — now known as Vasquez Perdomo v.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

Last year, there were 123,000 people with taxi or private hire vehicle licences in London, and 381,000 across England.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

The stock has dropped 19% this year as of Thursday’s close of trading, in part because thousands of its loans are included in an embattled private credit fund known as LENDX.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

A young woman with tears in her voice ringing a little after two a.m. to a private number in Cleveland Park.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse




Vocabulary lists containing private