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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From natural wonders for birding and beachcombing to local haunts to enjoy, South Padre Island is perfect for a relaxing trip.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
21 Feb. 2025 -
Now, nestled among its arched passageways, are a number of tony beauty haunts, too.—
Jennifer Weil,
WWD,
20 Feb. 2025
Noun
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There’s also an underwater carousel, a food and beverage outlet and a reef drop in the vicinity.—
Dewayne Bevil,
Orlando Sentinel,
21 Mar. 2025
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Not to mention the styling team, additional friends, and anyone else in the general vicinity.—
Morgan Fargo,
Vogue,
26 Feb. 2025
Noun
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During Song's birthday in 2024, the two whisked off to a Mexican vacation where the Home Alone star playfully posed as resort staff and tended to the birthday girl.—
Alexandra Schonfeld,
People.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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There are ski resorts in driving distance for those who seek them!—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Purlieu.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purlieu. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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