stucco
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈstʌkoʊ/
KK: /ˈstʌkoʊ/
noun
Definition
A strong material used to cover and finish walls, made from a mixture of cement, sand, and lime, often applied when wet.
Example
The house was beautifully finished with a layer of stucco on the exterior walls.
Conversation
Have you ever seen a house with stucco on the exterior?
Yeah, it gives a really nice texture to the walls.
I love how it looks, especially in sunny areas.
Definitely! It makes the house feel so much warmer.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
plaster
mortar
render
Antonyms
deterioration
damage
decay
transitive verb
Definition
To cover or decorate a surface with a type of plaster called stucco, often used in building and construction.
Example
They decided to stucco the exterior of their house to give it a fresh look.
Tense Forms
Past: stuccoed
Past Participle: stuccoed
Conversation
Did you see how they stucco the new house on the corner?
Yeah, it looks really nice and modern now!
I wonder if I could stucco my own house someday.
Root Explanation
Stucco originates from the Italian word 'stucco', which means plaster or mortar. The term is derived from the Latin 'stucare', meaning to plaster or to cover with plaster. Thus, stucco refers to a material used for coating walls and ceilings.
Memory Tip
Think of the Italian word for plaster, 'stucco', to remember that stucco is a material used for covering surfaces.
Visually Confused Words
succor