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 pictures3: a place maintained and equipped for the transmission of radio or television programs4: a place where audio recordings are made5: studio apartment