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

Large white stucco homes and red tile roofs with minimum building expenditures were expected. —Eric Duvall, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026

Marc Sharkey is the owner of Dynamic Painting, which specializes in interior and exterior painting, stucco work, and deck refinishing. —Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 14 Apr. 2026

Here, a stucco-and-stone entry provides a contrasting warmth through the simple addition of wooden pillars on the porch. —Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2026

Given a glam rework by the Osbournes, the creamy stucco and terracotta-roof structure is hidden behind tall gates on just over half an acre and offers a total of seven bedrooms and eight bathrooms in roughly 11,500 square feet across three levels, all with elevator access. —Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 8 Apr. 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