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

The exterior of the building will be made of mostly stucco with pops of color including blue, green and grey, Schwartz said. —Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026

Common entry points include small cracks in stucco and openings near the base of exterior walls. —Sacbee.com, 10 Mar. 2026

The building has a stucco finish, and the paint is a tan color. —Joan Morris, Mercury News, 9 Mar. 2026

Also located in the city center on a quiet street, Hotel d'Oro has a luxury boutique feel with just 40 rooms that include marble bathrooms, stucco work, and vintage Italian furniture. —Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 5 Mar. 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