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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Keep reading for more artificial flowers at Amazon that will instantly add major curb appeal to your home. Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 6 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 After all, this is the front of your home, and curb appeal is always a primary consideration. Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 The home earns high marks for its landscaping and curb appeal. Karen A. Avitabile, Hartford Courant, 26 July 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 13 Aug. 2026.

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