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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Shopping for a home isn’t just about square footage or curb appeal. Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 31 July 2025 One of my clients negotiated to have the seller take care of getting some overgrown trees trimmed back and the lawn reseeded, improving both safety and curb appeal. Dana Bull, CNBC, 28 July 2025 Visitors, however, will undoubtedly first take note of its undeniable curb appeal. James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 13 July 2025 If your favorite part about fall is the colors, this wreath is a worthy investment that’ll instantly up your curb appeal. Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for curb appeal

Word History

First Known Use

1975, in the meaning defined above

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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 22 Aug. 2025.

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