stucco

noun

stuc·​co ˈstə-(ˌ)kō How to pronounce stucco (audio)
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 How to pronounce stucco (audio)
adjective

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Infused with an injection of classic Osbourne glamour, the creamy stucco and terracotta-roof structure is tucked behind imposing security gates on just over half an acre. — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2026 Antique mirrors, walls adorned with refined stucco work, and flooring made using traditional Venetian Seminato, an ancient technique involving marble inlays and a polished surface, are some of the key elements of the boutique. — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026 The couple, who have been married since 1970, purchased the stucco home in 1979 to raise their daughters Jenny, now 53, and Lindsay, 48. — Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026 His guests are often surprised to discover that the three-story stucco house was conceived in the Art Deco style. — Sarah Medford, Architectural Digest, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for stucco

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

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The first known use of stucco was in 1598

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“Stucco.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stucco. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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stucco

noun
stuc·​co ˈstək-ō How to pronounce stucco (audio)
plural stuccos or stuccoes
: a plaster used to cover exterior walls or decorate interior walls
stuccoed
-ōd How to pronounce stucco (audio)
adjective
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