Meaning of the word stucco in English

What does stucco mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

stucco

US /ˈstʌk.oʊ/

UK /ˈstʌk.əʊ/

a fine plaster used for coating wall surfaces or molding into architectural decorations

Example:

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The old building had beautiful decorative stucco on its facade.

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They decided to apply a fresh coat of stucco to the exterior walls.

Synonym:

plaster render cement render

to coat or decorate (a wall or building) with stucco

Example:

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They plan to stucco the entire exterior of the house next summer.

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The old walls were carefully stuccoed to restore their original appearance.

Synonym:

plaster render coat

Related Word:

stuccoed