# Stu

/ˈstu/ (US) · CEFR C2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/stu
Updated: 2026-08-15

## Definition

a short way to say 'studio'. You use it when talking about a place where musicians record their songs.

For teachers: a truncated form of 'studio', specifically referring to a professional recording environment for music. Common in hip-hop and contemporary urban vernacular.

## Examples

- I am heading to the stu to record my new track.
- The rapper spent forty-eight hours straight in the stu finishing his debut album before the deadline.
- While high-end commercial facilities remain the industry standard, many artists now prefer the intimacy of a home stu for capturing raw vocal performances.

## Usage notes

- Informal clipping of 'studio'; primarily used in the context of music production.

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