stucco

[stuhk-oh]

noun

plural

stuccoes, stuccos 

1. an exterior finish for masonry or frame walls, usually composed of cement, sand, and hydrated lime mixed with water and laid on wet.

2. any of various fine plasters for decorative work, moldings, etc.

3. any of various finishes made with cement, plaster, or mortar, as albarium.

4. a wall, facing, molding, or other work made of such materials.

verb (used with object)

stuccoed, stuccoing 

1. to cover or ornament with stucco.

stucco

/ ˈstʌkəʊ /

noun

1. a weather-resistant mixture of dehydrated lime, powdered marble, and glue, used in decorative mouldings on buildings

2. any of various types of cement or plaster used for coating outside walls

3. Also called: stuccowork. decorative work moulded in stucco

verb

1. (tr) to apply stucco to

Other Word Forms

• stuccoer noun
• unstuccoed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of stucco¹

1590–1600; < Italian < Langobardic; compare Old High German stucki crust, piece ( German Stück )

Word History and Origins

Origin of stucco¹

C16: from Italian, of Germanic origin; compare Old High German stukki a fragment, crust, Old English stycce

Example Sentences

From the sidewalk, the traditional stucco bungalow looks like so many others in the neighborhood.

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Many are predominantly wood, while others showcase brick or rough stucco.

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Mansions with picturesque views of the Pacific Ocean were obliterated into charred slabs of stucco, broken concrete and dust.

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The stucco buildings in the town square are shattered from drone attacks, the trees along its avenues are broken and splintered.

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The team calls them “protective yet open,” employing claddings that balance strength and softness — textured stucco, lime-washed concrete, brushed steel and linen fabric.

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Related Words

• adhesive 
• cement 
• glue 
• lime 
• mortar