Main Entry: stu·dio

Pronunciation: \ˈstü-dē-(ˌ)ō, ˈstyü-\

Function: noun

Inflected Form(s): plural stu·dios

Etymology: Italian, literally, study, from Latin studium

Date: 1819

1 a : the working place of a painter, sculptor, or photographer b : a place for the study of an art (as dancing, singing, or acting)
2 a : a place where motion pictures are made b : a company that produces motion pictures
3 : a place maintained and equipped for the transmission of radio or television programs
4 : a place where audio recordings are made
5 : studio apartment