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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She's noticed several new builds or renovation projects that show off columns and railings that are out of proportion with the house's size, which throws the entire home's curb appeal off balance. Tessa Cooper, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2025 Or maybe your home’s curb appeal could use a little TLC come spring? Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Mar. 2025 Look Paint Kit: $38 Maximize your home's curb appeal by painting your front door with this Giani Wood Look Paint Kit. Nora Colomer, Fox News, 7 Mar. 2025 In large part, this is because the hotel itself has very little curb appeal. Dana Feldman, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for curb appeal

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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 22 Apr. 2025.

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