stucco

noun

stuc·​co ˈstə-(ˌ)kō 

plural stuccos or stuccoes

1

a

: a fine plaster used in decoration and ornamentation (as of interior walls)

b

: a material usually made of Portland cement, sand, and a small percentage of lime and applied in a plastic state to form a hard covering for exterior walls

2

: stuccowork

stuccoed

ˈstə-(ˌ)kōd 

adjective

Examples of stucco in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Over 20 galleries representing more than 80 artists can be found inside the pastel stucco buildings with clay-tile roofs. —Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2025

Surrounded by a nature preserve and just 30 minutes outside of New York City, the captivating home was built in 2015 with a boxy stucco façade positioned at the end of a curvy driveway. —Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 30 Jan. 2025

The period’s stucco product, the common alternative to wood for exteriors, was inferior to today’s, carrying only a one-hour fire rating. —Richard Olsen, Forbes, 26 Jan. 2025

Other common denominators: stucco roofs and no exposed wood. —Josh Peter, USA TODAY, 21 Jan. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Italian, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German stucki piece, crust, Old English stocc stock — more at stock entry 1

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

stucco

noun

stuc·​co ˈstək-ō 

plural stuccos or stuccoes

: a plaster used to cover exterior walls or decorate interior walls

stuccoed

-ōd 

adjective