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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In this New Jersey home, a retaining wall is essential both to protect from potential storm surges and enhance overall curb appeal. Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 18 Apr. 2025 Mortgage rates With the arrival of spring, homeowners are making sure their properties offer good curb appeal. Jade Walker, CNN Money, 18 Apr. 2025 Easy Exterior Upgrades If street-facing, exterior home improvement projects can improve curb appeal. Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2025 While front porch lighting is important, the key to evening curb appeal means going beyond the doorway. Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 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 6 May. 2025.

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