studio
- 01 B1 Intermediate
a room or building where an artist, such as a painter or photographer, works.
the private workspace or workshop of a visual artist or photographer.
Simple“The painter spent all afternoon in her studio working on a new landscape.”
In context“Natural light flooded the artist's studio through the north-facing windows, providing the ideal conditions for delicate portrait work.”
- 02 B1 Intermediate
a room equipped for recording music, radio, or television programmes.
a facility specifically designed and equipped for the production of audio or video recordings.
Simple“The band is currently in the studio recording their third album.”
In context“The news anchor prepared for the live broadcast while technicians in the control room monitored the studio's audio levels.”
Synonymsrecording roomsoundstage - 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
a company that makes films, music, or other artistic works.
a commercial entity or organization involved in the production of films, television, or music.
Simple“The film studio decided to release the movie during the summer holidays.”
In context“Major Hollywood studios are increasingly investing in streaming platforms to bypass traditional theatrical distribution models.”
Synonymsproduction housefirm - 04 B1 Intermediate
a place where people go to learn an art, such as dance or yoga.
an establishment or dedicated space where a specific art or physical discipline is taught.
Simple“She takes ballet classes at a local dance studio twice a week.”
In context“The yoga studio offers a variety of classes ranging from beginner sessions to advanced meditative practices.”
- 05 B1 Intermediate
a small apartment that has one main room for living and sleeping.
a small residential unit consisting of a single main room that serves as both living room and bedroom.
Simple“He lives in a small studio in the city centre to be near his office.”
In context“Renting a studio in the metropolitan area has become prohibitively expensive for many young professionals starting their careers.”
UsageOften used as 'studio apartment' in American English.
Synonymsstudio apartmentbedsitter
From Italian studio (“room for study”), from Latin studium. Doublet of study and etude.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.