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curb-appeal

curb-appeal is the alternative form of curb appeal.

Meaning of curb appeal

Noun

curb appeal (uncountable)

  1. (idiomatic) The visual attractiveness of a property, typically a house, as viewed from the street.
    • [A] brand-new landscaped lawn complete with picket fence boosts the classic home's curb appeal.2009 October 21, Francesca Levy, “Home Of The Week”, in Forbes, retrieved 31 Jul 2011
    Synonyms:
    street appeal
  2. (idiomatic) The visual attractiveness of an automobile, as viewed from street level.
    • Hyundai hopes Genesis will lure the well-heeled with curb appeal even if it lacks snob appeal.2008 January 7, Chris Woodyard, “Hyundai offers up luxury car”, in USA Today, retrieved 31 Jul 2011

Questions about curb-appeal

What is curb-appeal the alternative form of?
Curb-appeal is the alternative form of curb appeal.

Words near curb-appeal in the dictionary

  1. curb strip
  2. curb strips
  3. curb weight
  4. curb weights
  5. CURB-65
  6. curb-appeal
  7. curb-bit
  8. curb-bits
  9. curb-roofed
  10. curb-stomp
  11. curb-stomped

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