studio

noun

stu·​dio ˈstü-dē-(ˌ)ō 

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

: studio apartment

Examples of studio in a Sentence

the president of a major Hollywood studio

Recent Examples on the Web

Browse Helsinki’s Design District Helsinki’s Design District stretches across several central neighborhoods and includes almost 200 boutiques, galleries, museums, cafés and studios. — David Nikel, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

While Nolan never has signed any kind of exclusive studio deal — and almost surely never will — Langley’s team has proven an able partner for the once-in-a-generation talent. — Matt Donnelly, Variety, 21 July 2026

Some neighbors have been complaining about the coaster’s noise during testing, which seems ironic given that Universal itself has a multi-billion dollar production interest in preserving quiet on its adjacent studio lot. — Robert Niles, Oc Register, 21 July 2026

Deadline, which broke the news, noted that the family had taken meetings with exhibitors and studios while searching for a new operator. — Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 21 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

Italian, literally, study, from Latin studium

First Known Use

1800, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing studio

• studio apartment
• studio couch
• studio flat

Rhymes for studio

• acknow
• aglow
• ago
• airglow
• aloe
• altho
• although
• ammo
• backflow
• backhoe
• banjo
• barbeau

Kids Definition

studio

noun

stu·​dio ˈst(y)üd-ē-ˌō 

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