studio

noun stu·dio \ ˈstü-dē-(ˌ)ō , ˈstyü- \

Definition of studio

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 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

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the president of a major Hollywood studio

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According to Rogers, during that period the recording tools were hardware-based, which, combined with expensive studio time, meant everyone involved in making the album had to keep working on-site until it was finished.

— joy lanzendorfer, The Atlantic, "Why Aren’t There More Women Working in Audio?," 30 Aug. 2017
The owners of Y2 Yoga studio sued him last year for breach of contract and other allegations involving a major renovation project.

— jim morrill and maria david, charlotteobserver, "Money struggles, evictions, an unusual DWI. These are Charlotte’s city candidates.," 30 Aug. 2017
The Male Dancer Conference came on the heels of a similar initiative June 29-July 1 at West Virginia University presented by the National Dance Education Organization and geared toward studio and K-12 dance educators.

— lauren warnecke, chicagotribune.com, "Of 245 dancers, 6 boys: New initiatives hope to bring young men to dance," 29 Aug. 2017
During the week, the SEC Network will use him in studio.

— michael casagrande, AL.com, "Greg McElroy: Nick Saban likes this Alabama team, where he is in life," 29 Aug. 2017
Rents in the new units range from $1,115 a month for a studio to $1,850 for a two-bedroom apartment.

— john sowell, idahostatesman, "At last, Downtown Boise is becoming a residential neighborhood — for those with means," 28 Aug. 2017
The studio is reversing everything Christopher Nolan and Heath Ledger did to make the Joker such an iconic cultural image.

— matt miller, Esquire, "With Yet Another Joker Movie, It's Clear DC Is Ready to Ruin the Character," 24 Aug. 2017
It's used today as an art studio and chair caning shop.

— elizabeth finkelstein, Country Living, "This is the Stone Farmhouse We've Been Waiting Our Whole Lives to Buy," 24 Aug. 2017
Yes, the studio that once brought you innovative games like Portal and Half-Life 2 is now seemingly the most boring trend-chaser around.

— hayden dingman, PCWorld, "This week in games: Valve reveals a Dota card game, Overwatch adds deathmatch," 11 Aug. 2017

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Origin and Etymology of studio

Italian, literally, study, from Latin studium

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studio

noun

Definition of studio for English Language Learners

: the building or room where an artist works
: a place where people go to learn, practice, or study an art (such as singing, dancing, or acting)
: a place where movies are made

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studio

noun stu·dio \ ˈstü-dē-ˌō , ˈstyü- \

Definition of studio for Students

plural studios

1 :the place where an artist, sculptor, or photographer works

2 :a place for the study of an art

3 :a place where movies are made

4 :a place from which radio or television programs are broadcast

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