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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Curb Appeal Besides the customization, Evans thinks permanent holiday lights do a better job of improving the curb appeal of a house. Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 June 2025 Create Colorful Appeal Many people only consider the front yard when thinking about curb appeal. Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025 The benefits go beyond curb appeal: less waste, lower emissions, and the preservation of neighborhood character. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 19 May 2025 While admittedly that perfect lawn is a source of curb appeal and homeowner pride, in recent years considerable attention has been given to the ecological and environmental costs of maintaining turf that is the envy of the neighborhood. Dawn Pettinelli, Hartford Courant, 18 May 2025 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 10 Jun. 2025.

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