curb appeal

[kurb uh-peel]

noun

1. Real Estate.,  the attractiveness of a property when viewed from the street, as by people walking or driving by.

   A good landscaping project, new siding, or a freshly paved driveway can greatly enhance your home’s curb appeal.

2. the attractiveness of a vehicle to passersby who see it parked.

   There's a rugged sensibility in its approach, but the wedgelike shape, swollen fenders, and sharp corners give this SUV amazing curb appeal.

Example Sentences

Conversations about improving the Norton Simon’s curb appeal began a decade ago, said Denk, with the hope of unveiling new signage and entryways in time for the museum’s 50th anniversary celebration.

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“You have to have curb appeal, it has to be clean, it has to show well, and it has to be priced right.”

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Maybe there is a cheaper landscaping option to increase your home’s curb appeal so you don’t have to spend $8,000 repaving the driveway.

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Your team still has curb appeal with LeBron and A.D. and the incredible business workings of executive Tim Harris, but the foundation is crumbling.

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Investing in landscaping is a key to enhancing a home’s curb appeal and it doesn’t have to break the bank.

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