Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

curb appeal

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.74 in modern English

Syllables: cur-b ap-peal
IPA

18

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

3

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The visual attractiveness of a property, typically a house, as viewed from the street.

Uncountable

noun

The visual attractiveness of an automobile, as viewed from street level.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"[A] brand-new landscaped lawn complete with picket fence boosts the classic home's curb appeal."
"Among the criteria brokers use to classify office buildings are age, location, curb appeal, tenancy, building infrastructure and ownership."
"Hyundai hopes Genesis will lure the well-heeled with curb appeal even if it lacks snob appeal."
"The G35's exterior styling . . . looks suitably sporty but lacks the Caddy's curb appeal."

Usage

Uncountable

Inflected Forms

curb-appeal (alternative) kerb appeal (alternative)

Synonyms

street appeal

Questions

What does curb appeal mean?: The visual attractiveness of a property, typically a house, as viewed from the street.

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