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

Metal roofing, stone and stucco exteriors and radiant heating are intended to keep maintenance low and comfort high over time. —David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 17 Feb. 2026

This raised garden bed is made of cinder blocks covered with stucco and finished to look like concrete. —Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2026

The white stucco walls have been painted fire engine red, like a traffic sign daring you to stop near Trinity Groves. —Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026

As a result, the white stucco façade has a rhythmic sequence of bays, each corresponding to a room within. —Busola Evans, Architectural Digest, 9 Feb. 2026

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