studio

noun

stu·​dio ˈstü-dē-(ˌ)ō How to pronounce studio (audio)
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

Examples of studio in a Sentence

the president of a major Hollywood studio
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Elevate’s first studio project—a short-form documentary series on YouTube called Nevertheless —puts that principle into practice. Afdhel Aziz, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025 Within the complete box set are 15 CDs of demos, rarities, outtakes, alternate versions, and three full live albums; a 128-page book; four DVDs including concert, studio, and TV footage; and various merch knickknacks, along with the remastered album on a double-LP. Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 29 Apr. 2025 No one will ever know how much this is the result of the 2023 negotiation and strike, but the studios in my opinion generally have been taking a relatively cautious approach to developing and moving forward with plans related to AI. Dade Hayes, Deadline, 29 Apr. 2025 The playoff broadcasts add decorated former player and manager Dusty Baker to the studio. Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025 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

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“Studio.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/studio. Accessed 3 May. 2025.

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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