1
as in haunt
a place for spending time or for socializing
the restaurant, the preferred purlieu of the theatergoing crowd, is always packed an hour or two before showtime
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Relevance
2
as in vicinity
purlieus plural
an adjoining region or space
we stopped at one of the several pubs in the purlieus of the stadium
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3
as in outskirts
purlieus plural
the districts adjacent to a city
such gated communities are common among the purlieus of these Midwestern cities
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for purlieu
Noun
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December saw a number of closings, which included restaurants, bars, breweries, and even coffee shops, many of which had been around for years, like a haunt that closed after nearly three decades.—
Bahar Anooshahr,
AZCentral.com,
3 July 2025 -
Hartford Courant Last July, after Tiger Woods declined, Bradley, 39, became Captain America, leader of the U.S. team for the Ryder Cup which, like the Travelers, will be played this year near his earliest golf haunts, his alma mater.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
11 June 2025
Noun
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In the vicinity close to the stadium, the atmosphere grew rowdier but good-natured.—
Thomas Smith,
Billboard,
7 July 2025
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The sudden flash flood warning issued for the Camp Mystic vicinity compelled many to pull back, disrupting the already complex operations.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 July 2025
Noun
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Luxe new all-inclusive resorts like Impression Isla Mujeres by Secrets now tempt visitors to stick around past sunset rather than take the ferry home at the end of the day.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
12 July 2025
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Putting its money where its mantra is, the Six Senses resort group recently launched a new women’s wellness program at five of its properties.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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“Purlieu.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purlieu. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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