studio

noun

stu·​dio ˈstü-dē-(ˌ)ō How to pronounce studio (audio)
ˈstyü-
plural studios
Synonyms of studionext
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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In 2024, the icon wrote a poem for the CD version of Swift’s eleventh studio album The Tortured Poets Department. Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 27 June 2026 In May 2026, Powell announced the debut of her visual arts studio, By Kleine. Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 27 June 2026 No one has a higher success rate in that regard than Pixar, and luckily for me, my kid is a fiend for any movie made by the Disney animation studio. Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 June 2026 Produced by Milos-Films and shot at Hélium Films’ studios in Switzerland’s Lausanne, the short follows three handcrafted monkeys who transform a cold animation studio into a vibrant jungle through creativity, collaboration and resourcefulness. Jd Linville, Variety, 27 June 2026 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

Cite this Entry

“Studio.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/studio. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

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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