Stucco is a building materialSubstance or matter from which something is made. used to coat walls and other surfacesOuter sides or faces of things that can be touched or seen., especially on the outside of buildings. It can also be used as a verb meaning to cover or decorateMake something more attractive with added details or ornament. something with stucco.
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Pronunciation
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Accent: General American English
IPA: /ˈstʌkoʊ/
Easy pronunciation: STUHK-oh (approximate spelling).
Stress: Stress the first syllable.
Primary sense: the noun meaning a hard plaster used to cover walls, especially outside walls.
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Stucco Meaning
a hard plaster used to cover walls, especially outside walls
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a plaster made mostly from Portland cement, sand, and lime, applied while soft to cover exterior walls or other surfaces
Example: The house was finished with white stucco.
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Other Meanings of Stucco
Meaning 2
to cover something with stucco
Part of speech: verb
Definition: coat with stucco
Example: They stuccoed the ceiling to give it a smoother finish.
Meaning 3
to add stucco decoration to something
Part of speech: verb
Definition: decorate with stucco work
Example: The old hall had stuccoed ceilings and ornate moldings.
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Common Mistakes
- People sometimes confuse stucco with plaster in general, but stucco is a specific type of exterior plaster used mainly on walls.
- As a verb, stucco means to apply or decorate with stucco; it does not mean simply to paint or cover any surface.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does stucco mean?
Stucco is a type of plaster used to cover walls, especially exterior walls. It can also mean to apply that material or decorate with it.
Is stucco a noun or a verb?
Both. As a noun, it names the material. As a verb, it means to coat or decorate something with stucco.
What is a simple synonym for stucco?
There is no exact everyday synonym for the noun sense. For the material, people may loosely say plaster, but stucco is a more specific kind of plaster.
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