curb appeal

noun

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

Examples of curb appeal in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

After all, there’s no reason your miniature town shouldn’t have excellent curb appeal. — Camila Quimper, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2026

If there are other signs your beds need more mulch and its appearance isn’t contributing to your yard’s curb appeal, a fresh batch can help. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2026

Benefits of Dormant Seeding The benefits of dormant lawn seeding go beyond simply creating an attractive lawn and enhancing curb appeal. — Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 3 Nov. 2026

Instead of planting for curb appeal alone, homeowners are layering in rustling grasses, fragrant herbs, water features and wildlife habitats so the space actively regulates mood and stress. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 28 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1975, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for curb appeal

• bookmobile
• cochineal
• nonideal
• peroneal
• philomel
• snowmobile
• waterwheel
• abele
• alkyl
• anneal
• cartwheel
• conceal