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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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 Having a trim lawn can add curb appeal to your home and create the perfect space for outdoor games during the summer months. Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 24 July 2026 Instead of plastic outdoor sheds that hamper your curb appeal, this garden shed actually boosts it. Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 23 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 5 Aug. 2026.

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