purlieu

noun

ˈpərl-(ˌ)yü How to pronounce purlieu (audio)
Definition of purlieunext
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
  1. haunt
  2. vicinity
  3. resort
Noun
  • For dinner, go downstairs to Mandolino’s Artisan Pizza, a Friday haunt for both permanent residents and undergraduate students.
    — Brennan Long, Southern Living, 7 July 2026
  • And to return to some of favorite haunts, but also to see what's next.
    — Matt Zahn, CBS News, 27 June 2026
Definition of haunt
Noun
  • The newlyweds, both 36, tied the knot in an extravagant ceremony at the iconic venue July 3, which took over the streets of Manhattan and required the New York Police to shut down the immediate vicinity.
    — Liza Esquibias, USA Today, 10 July 2026
  • Shoshone County Sheriff Shawn Wehr said the remains may be that of Chantel Williams, 24, who was reported missing on December 13 of last year in the vicinity, per the Shoshone News-Press.
    — David Chiu, PEOPLE, 8 July 2026
Definition of vicinity
Noun
  • Accommodations vary from the historic Granada Hotel to luxury resorts.
    — Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
  • That said, Wildflower Farms is bookable on Amex Travel for platinum card holders, with complimentary daily breakfast and a $100 resort credit.
    — Jess Feldman, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2026
Definition of resort
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“Purlieu.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purlieu. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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