studio

noun

stu·​dio ˈstü-dē-(ˌ)ō How to pronounce studio (audio)
ˈstyü-
plural studios
1
a
: the working place of a painter, sculptor, or photographer
b
: a place for the study of an art (such as dancing, singing, or acting)
2
a
: a place where movies are made
b
: a company that produces movies
3
: a place maintained and equipped for the transmission of radio or television programs
4
: a place where audio recordings are made
5

Examples of studio in a Sentence

the president of a major Hollywood studio
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For one, no studio wants to release its film too early, only to be forgotten when another major contender comes along. Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025 The rent, which includes water, sewer, trash and gas will be: $730 for a studio, $755 for a large studio, $855 for a one bedroom apartment and $965 for a two bedroom apartment. Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2025 In an Instagram Reel posted by Beckham, 50, on Monday, June 2, Brady is seen watching and reacting to the game in a studio alongside Beckham and French soccer coach and former player Thierry Henry. Escher Walcott, People.com, 4 June 2025 Cynthia Erivo sits in a Century City recording studio on a recent afternoon, mulling over her choice of footwear the other night. Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for studio

Word History

Etymology

Italian, literally, study, from Latin studium

First Known Use

1800, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of studio was in 1800

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“Studio.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/studio. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.

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studio

noun
stu·​dio ˈst(y)üd-ē-ˌō How to pronounce studio (audio)
plural studios
1
a
: the working place of an artist
b
: a place for the study of an art
2
: a place where motion pictures are made
3
: a place for the transmission of radio or television programs

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