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

Working with a professional designer or architect will ensure that each element of your front porch design is to scale and contributes to your home’s curb appeal. — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 2 Sep. 2026

To enhance curb appeal and create a naturally balanced palette. — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Aug. 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

Word History

First Known Use

1975, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for curb appeal

• bookmobile
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• philomel
• snowmobile
• waterwheel
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• conceal