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

There are many videos on YouTube showing how to colorize concrete or stucco. —Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 2 Aug. 2025

Largely it is done in earthen-gray stucco walls and finished oak, with splendid glowing glass-leaf sculptures overhead and slatted wood louvers evoking vine trunks. —John Mariani, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025

Outside, durable stucco walls, stone accents, and energy-efficient Pella 250 Series windows elevate curb appeal and energy savings alike. —Prime Development, Kansas City Star, 20 July 2025

The iconic hotel, with its Belle Époque balustrades and twin cupola domes, its combination of old world elegance and over-the-top extravagance, is a manifestation — in limestone, stucco and pink marble — of the Cannes festival brand. —Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 19 May 2025

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