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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The house is surrounded by a stucco wall, its wood gate connecting the street to the tiled front patio.
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Angela Serratore, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2025
Purchased by DiFranco and his wife Lindsay in winter 2019 for $4.1 million, the single-story stucco and terracotta-roof structure was built in the late 1930s and rests amid an acre-plus parcel of land fronted by an interior courtyard bolstered by a fountain that’s been transformed into a planter.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2024
Stucco The story on whether stucco is safe for pressure washing is mixed.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 21 Sep. 2024
As for where to stay, the St. Francis Inn dates back to 1791, and its rooms and suites have a Spain–meets–Key West vibe: Think stucco walls, bright shutters, wood floors, and antique beds.
—Katherine Lagrave, AFAR Media, 10 Dec. 2024
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Angela Serratore, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2025
Purchased by DiFranco and his wife Lindsay in winter 2019 for $4.1 million, the single-story stucco and terracotta-roof structure was built in the late 1930s and rests amid an acre-plus parcel of land fronted by an interior courtyard bolstered by a fountain that’s been transformed into a planter.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2024
Stucco The story on whether stucco is safe for pressure washing is mixed.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 21 Sep. 2024
As for where to stay, the St. Francis Inn dates back to 1791, and its rooms and suites have a Spain–meets–Key West vibe: Think stucco walls, bright shutters, wood floors, and antique beds.
—Katherine Lagrave, AFAR Media, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Stucco.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stucco. Accessed 27 Jan. 2025.
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