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
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Set in the historic center of Marrakesh, this enchanting riad epitomizes Moroccan architecture with its vibrant tilework, stucco walls, and arches.
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Shannon Sharpe, Architectural Digest, 28 May 2025
Sheridan Employees: 120, with 88 in Colorado Facts: DM Construction is a full-service exterior cladding contractor that offers over 15 services, including stone, stucco, brick, and renovation.
—Special To The Denver Post, Denver Post, 14 May 2025
Madrid Santa Barbara’s Spanish architectural details—cream stucco walls, red-tiled roofs, and pretty arches—are striking.
—Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2025
The exterior of the building features California stucco and limestone, with Brazilian Ipe hardwood accents that add a touch of depth and natural warmth.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 15 Apr. 2025
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Shannon Sharpe, Architectural Digest, 28 May 2025
Sheridan Employees: 120, with 88 in Colorado Facts: DM Construction is a full-service exterior cladding contractor that offers over 15 services, including stone, stucco, brick, and renovation.
—Special To The Denver Post, Denver Post, 14 May 2025
Madrid Santa Barbara’s Spanish architectural details—cream stucco walls, red-tiled roofs, and pretty arches—are striking.
—Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2025
The exterior of the building features California stucco and limestone, with Brazilian Ipe hardwood accents that add a touch of depth and natural warmth.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 15 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for stucco
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“Stucco.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stucco. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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