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 house has undeniable curb appeal. James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2026 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, 13 Mar. 2026 Expensive Lighting Systems Lighting is one of the best ways to highlight features of your home and improve curb appeal. Kristine Gill, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Mar. 2026 Plenty of landscaping projects have great curb appeal and resale value. Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 11 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for curb appeal

Word History

First Known Use

1975, in the meaning defined above

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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 26 Mar. 2026.

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