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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Local boxing studios like Box Union and Rumble Boxing provide classes that split between punching the bag and a strength workout. Carolyn Burt, Orange County Register, 11 Nov. 2024 The house comes with a heated gunite pool and a separate studio as shown in this listing photo. Clio Chang, Curbed, 8 Nov. 2024 Salim’s been frank about harassment the studio has faced. Megan Farokhmanesh, WIRED, 5 Nov. 2024 Wiley has studios in Beijing, Dakar, Brooklyn, and Lagos where assistants help create his work. Rachel Corbett, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2024 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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Cite this Entry

“Studio.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/studio. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

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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