public service announcement — official message
collocationB2IELTS 5.5+neutraloccasional
an important message from the government or an organization, shared to inform or protect the public
Say it like a native
Textbook The authorities issued an official notification for public awareness.
Native They put out a public service announcement.
'Public service announcement' (PSA) is the standard term; the paraphrase is clunky.
Pattern: public service announcement (about/on/for something)
In use
- The government released a public service announcement about the importance of washing hands during flu season.communication
- In my country, public service announcements are often used to educate people about recycling and environmental protection.IELTS speaking
Common mistake
✗ They made a public service announce.
✓ They made a public service announcement.
It's the noun 'announcement', not 'announce'.
Common collocations
public service announcement + verb— a public service announcement, PSA, issued, aired
Don't confuse it
Unlike commercials, public service announcements are not for selling products—they are meant to help or protect the public.