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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Give your entryway a Thanksgiving refresh with adorable decor that adds instant curb appeal without breaking the bank before the holidays. Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2025 There’s also a charming front porch that adds major curb appeal and room to relax. Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 19 Oct. 2025 This Amazon tiny home also has major curb appeal with the beautiful full-glass doors and entry. Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 7 Oct. 2025 Included with the base structure are wheels, parts for the stairs, and flower boxes to add some curb appeal to the exterior. Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 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 26 Oct. 2025.

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