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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Trees boost curb appeal and resale value by adding shade, structure, and visual interest. The Spruce, 8 Sep. 2026 Upping your curb appeal doesn’t require a heavy lift, either—especially when some of the best and easiest decor hacks are under $30 on Amazon and take less than 30 seconds to put up. Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2026 Planting trees is one way to create a beautiful landscape and add curb appeal. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 9 Aug. 2026 Pathway lighting is the classic curb appeal upgrade, working best along walkways, driveways, garden borders and steps or stairs. Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Aug. 2026 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 22 Sep. 2026.

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