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

Different origins Universal Studios Hollywood started as a film studio that expanded into a theme park, whereas Universal Studios Florida was built primarily as a theme park with production capabilities, including then-Nickelodeon Studios. —Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 5 Sep. 2024

Those two titles remain among the band’s most successful proper studio albums, as both spurred multiple singles onto the charts and sold incredibly well during their heyday–and long after that, too. —Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 5 Sep. 2024

The song officially dropped on Aug. 16, shortly before the premiere of the show, as part of the deluxe edition of Trainor’s sixth studio album, Timeless. —Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 5 Sep. 2024

Joyce Manor released their latest studio album, 40 oz. to Fresno, in June 2022. —Matthew Strauss, Pitchfork, 5 Sep. 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 couch
• studio flat

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