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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Perhaps the boardwalk’s best attraction is Summer Salt, a local haunt known for its ever-changing multicourse menu featuring farm-to-table fare.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Feb. 2026 -
Yes, that Indochine—the eclectic French‑Vietnamese restaurant on Lafayette Street and former haunt of Andy Warhol and Keith Haring.—
Air Mail,
Air Mail,
21 Feb. 2026
Noun
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His first app is Nearby Glasses, a free and open source program for detecting smart glasses in your vicinity.—
Joe Wilkins,
Futurism,
25 Feb. 2026
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The mission will be the first time humans return to the vicinity of the moon since 1972.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
23 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Eco effort As with many high-end resorts in Costa Rica, there is a relentless desire to preserve the beauty of its host country.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Mar. 2026
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One of the premier private island resorts in the Caribbean, Fowl Cay Resort has plush villa accommodations and offers a hassle-free all-inclusive experience, private powerboat included.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Purlieu.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purlieu. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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