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Meaning of curb appeal | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. The visual attractiveness which a house, commercial establishment, or other real estate property has when initially seen by a prospective buyer or other person standing in front of the property "at the curb".
    idiomatic, uncountable
  2. The visual attractiveness of an automobile, as seen from street level.
    idiomatic, uncountable

Examples

“[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.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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