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

It’s distinguished by terracotta roof shingles, off-white stucco walls and glass-block windows framed by palms and planter boxes. —Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2026

Plumbing, electrical, a new roof, solar panels and new stucco. —Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Jan. 2026

But that didn’t prevent the brand from pulling out all the stops with its new, larger location on Worth—a two-story white stucco building teeming with stately elegance—that debuted in late October. —Laurie Brookins, Travel + Leisure, 15 Jan. 2026

Its stuccos, frescoes, and sweeping ballroom can be viewed through a narrow window in the morning. —Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 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