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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The smart developers realized that trees — even small, spindly ones — could add curb appeal to the suburban 3/2 cinderblock home that was the standard of the day. Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026 Update your coop's curb appeal by installing little shutters or painting the accents like the door. Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 25 Apr. 2026 Up your home’s curb appeal with these artificial flowers that require virtually no maintenance. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2026 Boost your home's curb appeal by planting a border garden. Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 9 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for curb appeal

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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 2 May. 2026.

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