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curb appeal

noun

: the visual attractiveness of a house as seen from the street

Examples of curb appeal in a Sentence

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Luckily, Cyber Monday has plenty of decor on sale to enhance your curb appeal for the holiday season. Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 1 Dec. 2025 Christopher Knight Home Selma Acacia Rocking Chairs For ultimate curb appeal, pick up this matching set of rocking chairs from Christopher Knight Home while they’re marked down. Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 1 Dec. 2025 From classic boughs from evergreen shrubs and conifer trees to more unexpected choices, here are 9 types of greenery suitable for outdoor decorating that add curb appeal and welcome family, friends, and neighbors during the holidays. Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Nov. 2025 Landscaping to improve curb appeal can cost anywhere from $781 to more than $2,100, according to Angi. David McMillin, Boston Herald, 29 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for curb appeal

Word History

First Known Use

1975, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of curb appeal was in 1975

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“Curb appeal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/curb%20appeal. Accessed 7 Dec. 2025.

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