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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The benefits go beyond curb appeal: less waste, lower emissions, and the preservation of neighborhood character. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 19 May 2025 While admittedly that perfect lawn is a source of curb appeal and homeowner pride, in recent years considerable attention has been given to the ecological and environmental costs of maintaining turf that is the envy of the neighborhood. Dawn Pettinelli, Hartford Courant, 18 May 2025 And with the emphasis so many of us place on curb appeal these days, a knowledgeable landscaping professional is worth their weight in gold. Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2025 Rental tenants want an experience, starting with curb appeal and continuing with their arrival into the building and going onward into the lobby, elevators, and hallways. Joshua Stein, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025 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 28 May. 2025.

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