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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From lighting and paint colors to shutters and roofing, the smallest details might be holding back your home’s potential curb appeal. Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2024 Maintain Lawn There are plenty of curb appeal ideas that create a great first impression. Terri Williams, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024 Cons: Doesn’t have the same curb appeal as a wood cutting board; might stain a little more easily than a plastic cutting board. Alaina Chou, Bon Appétit, 17 Sep. 2024 Exteriors also matter a lot to buyers, and curb appeal can make a home much more intriguing to them. Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2024 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 17 Nov. 2024.

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