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
: studio apartment

Examples of studio in a Sentence

the president of a major Hollywood studio
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Beirut's private-press scene has little in common with the studio culture of ’80s Tokyo, where an abundance of resources and technology filtered the same foreign influences into something more perfect and polished. — Shy Clara Thompson, Pitchfork, 23 Oct. 2026 Way back in the days of dial-up modems, Furbies, and CDs, The New Yorker ran a 1998 story featuring seven women who were in top decision-making positions at Hollywood studios. — Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 22 Oct. 2026 Guests can meet and greet the artists, visit their studios, and even create art with them. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026 The shift comes shortly after the company went fully private this summer, with Saudi Arabia and private equity acquiring it alongside all its studios and properties. — Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 22 Oct. 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

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The first known use of studio was in 1800

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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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