curb appeal

Definition of curb appeal

: the visual attractiveness of a house as seen from the street

Examples of curb appeal in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Classic designs resemble adult furniture and have elegant curb appeal. — Sian Babish, chicagotribune.com, "The best kids’ desk and chair set," 23 Dec. 2020 Farmhouse curb appeal is front and center with metal roof accents, a wide front porch and plenty of windows. — Star Tribune, "Home plan: Large farmhouse goes with the flow," 27 Nov. 2020 Outside, wood accents, painted brick and large windows give stylish curb appeal. — Star Tribune, "Home plan: Modern farmhouse has stylish curb appeal," 11 Dec. 2020 Loecke and Nixon love this steel mailbox with lock ($78) as a way to add instant curb appeal to your home. — Washington Post, "Shopping with the pros: The Madcap Cottage team chooses favorites from Terrain," 19 Nov. 2020 On the outside, mixed siding delivers depth, while a small front porch shows off curb appeal. — Star Tribune, "Home plan: Seamless flow makes for easy living," 20 Nov. 2020 Simply add a bow, and your holiday curb appeal will go way, way up. — Courtney Thompson, CNN Underscored, "17 of the prettiest, merriest holiday wreaths you can buy right now," 17 Nov. 2020 Stylish curb appeal meets a relaxed, modern layout in this striking home. — Star Tribune, "Home plan: Relaxed and roomy with country charm," 6 Nov. 2020 In front, lattice windows and a purple front door provide some curb appeal. — Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, "Hot Property: Gene Simmons is selling his Beverly Hills mansion," 31 Oct. 2020

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27 Dec 2020

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“Curb appeal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/curb%20appeal. Accessed 24 Jan. 2021.

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