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 price to curb appeal and driving behavior, the 2025 Kia K4 deserves a look by anyone shopping for a small sedan. Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 16 Dec. 2024 Buyers are keen on securing homes before the fall and the upcoming school year in August, drawn out by the enhanced curb appeal and favorable weather conditions. Shonda Novak, Austin American-Statesman, 19 Mar. 2024 According to the digital application, judging is based on curb appeal and only decorations on the street side of the property will be judged although corner lots may be judged from both streets. Jessi Virtusio, Chicago Tribune, 10 Dec. 2024 Here are six changes to help boost your home's curb appeal: Front door paint: $17.97 One easy way to boost your home's curb appeal is by painting your front door. Nora Colomer, Fox News, 10 Sep. 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 2 Jan. 2025.

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