Stucco (Noun)
Meaning
A plaster now made mostly from Portland cement and sand and lime; applied while soft to cover exterior walls or surfaces.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The exterior of the Spanish-style house was covered in a textured layer of stucco.
- The old building's facade was deteriorating due to water damage to the underlying stucco.
- The homeowner opted for a stucco finish on the new exterior walls to match the existing architecture in the neighborhood.
- After years of exposure to the elements, the stucco began to crack and crumble, requiring costly repairs.
- A fresh coat of stucco was applied to the exterior of the church, restoring its original grandeur and charm.