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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Lush greenery, clean, clear boundaries, and full blooms enhance its curb appeal. — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 2 July 2026 Shade trees enhance curb appeal while providing a beautiful canopy of foliage in your yard. — Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 15 June 2026 For a house that needs a refresh, implementing front porch ideas is a smart way to add curb appeal without spending like crazy. — Perri Ormont Blumberg, Architectural Digest, 19 June 2026 While some fences are charming and enhance your home's curb appeal, others can majorly detract from it. — Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 21 June 2026 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 7 Jul. 2026.

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