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 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

Examples of studio in a Sentence

the president of a major Hollywood studio

Recent Examples on the Web

In fact, across her nine studio albums, Del Rey has seemingly become even more herself, taking bigger experimental swings and offering longer, more eyebrow-raising track titles along the way. —Lyndsey Havens, Billboard, 13 Apr. 2024

The museum, which originally opened in 2000, offers immersive musical instrument exhibitions along with a studio/classroom area. —Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2024

The facilities will include a 100-seat theater and four professional-size studios for instruction and rehearsal. —Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2024

The odds aren’t good for one, and the other, well, the creator just moved studios so…maybe? 3. —Lesley Goldberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Apr. 2024

In between promoting their upcoming projects, movie stars and directors dropped by Entertainment Weekly and PEOPLE's portrait studio to pop a pose. —Staff Author, EW.com, 12 Apr. 2024

Also Read Phish To Follow U2 With Las Vegas Sphere Run In April Evolve is the follow-up to 2020’s Sigma Oasis, which was recorded in a week at the band’s Barn studio in Vermont. —Spin Staff, SPIN, 11 Apr. 2024

The need for shooting space is now so critical that massive new studios are currently being built to accommodate the global demand — one of which will be the largest in Canada. —Garry Murdock, Variety, 11 Apr. 2024

Both Spotify and Amazon Music have announced on social media that the recent drop of her eighth studio album has been highly successful. —Lisa Respers France, CNN, 1 Apr. 2024

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 flat
• studio couch

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