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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While front porch lighting is important, the key to evening curb appeal means going beyond the doorway. Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 29 May 2026 Your curb appeal is the first impression people have of your home – from your landscaping, to the freshness of your paint, to the condition of your mailbox. Angie Hicks, Boston Herald, 28 May 2026 If their own home might distract from your curb appeal, consider offering to help them with any easy maintenance, gardening, or general upkeep. Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 21 May 2026 Harsh or Excessive Outdoor Lighting Outdoor lighting can dramatically improve curb appeal, but only when used thoughtfully. Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 21 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for curb appeal

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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 4 Jun. 2026.

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