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

One failing window can be frustrating, but problems throughout the home may affect comfort, efficiency and curb appeal. — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026

This 1971 four-bedroom, two-bathroom, 1,842-square-foot home had curb appeal, with a big bay window in the front and pretty, blueish gray brick. — Shannon Sims, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2026

Filling porch and patio planters with fall-blooming annuals and festive foliage plants is an easy way to add color to your space and curb appeal to your home. — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 28 Sep. 2026

In Colorado, where temperature swings are dramatic and native pollinators depend on winter habitat, thoughtful fall yard work pays dividends far beyond curb appeal. — Pam Rosendal, Denver Post, 27 Sep. 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