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stucco Definition

stucco (stuk′ō)

noun pl. -·coes or -·cos

  1. plaster or cement, either fine or coarse, used for surfacing inside or outside walls or for molding relief ornaments, cornices, etc.
  2. the work done in this

Etymology: It, prob. < Langobardic *stukki, akin to OHG stucki, rind, crust, orig., piece: for IE base see stock

transitive verb -·coed, -·co·ing

to cover or decorate with stucco

stucco Synonyms

stucco

n.

cement stucco, plaster, concrete, pebbledash; see cement.

stucco Usage Examples

Object

  • villa: Springfield House, spared on the creation of Springfield park, is a five-bayed stuccoed villa with a Tuscan porch.
  • house: He sounds like someone who should be selling stuccoed houses for a smart estate agent.
  • building: A large two-storey stuccoed building in a classical style with symmetrical entrance front.
  • front: Eyarth House is of early 19th century date, with a stuccoed front.
  • wall: The stuccoed walls are built into an oak framework, bricks being visible up to windowsill height.
  • block: The main front was a five-bay, two-storey, stuccoed block with Tuscan pilasters and a central, columned porch.

Converse of object

rusticate: It has three stories and has rusticated stucco on the ground floor.

Adjective modifier

  • white: They were finished in white stucco - hence the name White City.
  • painted: Exterior walls: Painted stucco attached to concrete block.
  • decorative: The hotel was recently refurbished to restore its Art Nouveau charm with decorative stuccoes and copies of etched glass window panes.
  • grand: A classic and grand stucco fronted five story terrace house.

Modifies a noun

  • decoration: Bare tables, simple chairs, a high ceiling with antique stucco decorations.
  • ceiling: The bars are both long and brightly painted with high fine stucco ceilings.
  • terrace: Head to Eaton and Chester Square for white stucco terraces.
  • wall: The earthquake also caused some of the painted, stucco walls to fall off, revealing Inca foundations.
  • house: Right, near the Church is North Burton Hall, a white stucco house with 7 bays, built early 1800's.
  • building: Like Nice, cream and pink stucco buildings lining with broad streets planted with palm trees.

Noun used with modifier

  • part: Redcliffe Road is a part stucco fronted house in a cherry tree lined street just off the Fulham Road.
  • period: An exciting opportunity to purchase this substantial period stucco house situated moments from the amenities, facilities and transport links of South Kensington.

Preposition: with

roof: The use of traditional materials - white painted stone or stucco with gray roofs would be least intrusive.