stucco

noun

stuc·​co ˈstə-(ˌ)kō How to pronounce stucco (audio)
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
stuccoed adjective

Examples of stucco in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Resting on over one-third acres of land, the gray stucco and terracotta-roof house features five bedrooms and seven bathrooms in a little more than 7,200 square feet of multi-level living space. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 17 May 2024 Guests can also expect a chic library, original elevators, and ceiling stuccos that remain across the rooms. Alexandra Pereira, Travel + Leisure, 15 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for stucco 

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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

Time Traveler
The first known use of stucco was in 1598

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“Stucco.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stucco. Accessed 1 Jun. 2024.

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stucco

noun
stuc·​co ˈstək-ō How to pronounce stucco (audio)
plural stuccos or stuccoes
: a plaster used to cover exterior walls or decorate interior walls
stuccoed adjective

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