studio

noun

stu·​dio ˈstü-dē-(ˌ)ō How to pronounce studio (audio)
ˈstyü-
plural studios
Synonyms of studionext
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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The company plans to offer an elevated retail experience centered on modern wellness with their signature aesthetic and studio-to-street philosophy. Noelle Alviz-Gransee february 10, Kansas City Star, 10 Feb. 2026 The studio’s recent projects are also presented, including the commemorative stamp issued by La Poste in late 2025, the Chemin Faisant by Andrée Putman scarf for Louis Vuitton, and the Voie Lactée passport holder created for private jet company Jetfly. Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026 Headquartered in Boston with a studio in Washington, DC, Dane Austin Design specializes in luxury residential projects throughout North America, transforming its clients’ spaces into joyful environments. Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 10 Feb. 2026 So to me, that was really the only adjustment — keeping an eye on that clock in the corner of the studio. Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 10 Feb. 2026 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 11 Feb. 2026.

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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