curb appeal

noun

: the visual attractiveness of a house as seen from the street

Examples of curb appeal in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The building is currently surrounded by overgrown weeds and has been broken into multiple times, de Courcy said, which is hurting its curb appeal and drawing complaints from citizens. Chris Biderman, Sacramento Bee, 10 May 2024 Done correctly, curb appeal can be the difference between getting a deal or not, and can reflect positively on the value of your home. Kristine Gill, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for curb appeal 

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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 1 Jun. 2024.

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