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kerb appeal

kerb 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 kerb appeal

What is kerb appeal the alternative form of?
Kerb appeal is the alternative form of curb appeal.

Words near kerb appeal in the dictionary

  1. keraunophobia
  2. keraunophone
  3. keraunophones
  4. Kerawara
  5. kerb
  6. kerb appeal
  7. kerb crawl
  8. kerb crawler
  9. kerb crawlers
  10. kerb crawling
  11. kerb drill

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