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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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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Another article from that year documented how Cudahy Park was a popular haunt for 18th Streeters, who poured in from various municipalities to congregate, initiate recruits, and hold meetings.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
27 June 2025 -
Scroll down to the response form at the bottom to share your memories of our city’s hallowed haunts.—
Danielle Dorsey,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2025
Noun
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The hunters learned that someone was logging in the vicinity.—
Jack O'Connor,
Outdoor Life,
26 June 2025
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What’s next: That’s not been shared yet by Universal Orlando, but visitors can see activity beyond the new construction walls in the vicinity.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 June 2025
Noun
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This offering from four premier resorts in South Florida and the Florida Keys is designed to make one of America's most iconic road trips through the Keys easier for travelers.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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North Korea has just opened a massive new beach resort on the country’s east coast.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
28 June 2025
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“Purlieu.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purlieu. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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