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

Rooms This property is a hotel-rental-property hybrid, with 15 individual studio and one-bedroom cottages tucked along the serene waters of Kennebunkport’s Cabot Cove. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026

From early starts to days unfolding in offices, studios and city streets, the campaign brings together Hoka’s focus on comfort, performance and movement with Marni’s creative approach to personal style. — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026

Among her longtime collaborators is a textile artist and designer in Lucca, Italy, who creates many of West’s handwoven textiles, including fabrics for Paul’s robes, from her studio within the medieval city walls. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2026

The Hollywood Reporter has learned studios and production companies have been quietly issuing new guidelines to employees warning them not to engage in prediction market betting. — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 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