English Reference
noun

studio

n.
US /ˈstudiˌoʊ/ UK /stjˈuːdɪˌəʊ/ stu·dio UK spelling studio's, studio's

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

    recording roomsoundstage
  3. 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.

    production housefirm
  4. 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.

  5. 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.

    Usage

    Often used as 'studio apartment' in American English.

    studio 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.

This entry
Origin Latin studium
Level B1 · Intermediate
Frequency Common
Updated