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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Clover Club Regarded as one of the best cocktail haunts in the city, treat Mom to Clover Club’s Mother’s Day Jazz Brunch.—
Kaitlyn Rosati,
New York Daily News,
7 May 2025 -
Juicy, whole lobster served grilled or blackened is best, though the menu at this famous haunt features every possible elaboration of the dish.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Neighborhoods and eateries in the vicinity become intertwined with the overall experience.—
Vitas Carosella,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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The grand jury also recommends the city provide better signage at meters and pay stations, where one machine accepts payments for several parking spots in the vicinity.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 May 2025
Noun
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In the first three months of 2025, revenue in Disney’s Experiences segment, which includes theme parks, cruises, resorts and consumer products, rose 6% to $8.89 billion.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
14 May 2025
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About 6% of hotels charge resort fees, according to the American Hotel and Lodging Association.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
13 May 2025
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“Purlieu.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purlieu. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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