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Word

studio

Phoneticsstu·dio

US/ˈstudiˌoʊ/

UK/stjˈuːdɪˌəʊ/

Definitions

01artist's workspace

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun

n. a room or building where an artist, such as a painter or photographer, works.

n. the private workspace or workshop of a visual artist or photographer.

“The painter spent all afternoon in her studio working on a new landscape.”

“Natural light flooded the artist's studio through the north-facing windows, providing the ideal conditions for delicate portrait work.”

Synonyms

02media production space

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun

n. a room equipped for recording music, radio, or television programmes.

n. a facility specifically designed and equipped for the production of audio or video recordings.

“The band is currently in the studio recording their third album.”

“The news anchor prepared for the live broadcast while technicians in the control room monitored the studio's audio levels.”

Synonyms

recording roomsoundstage

03production company

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun

n. a company that makes films, music, or other artistic works.

n. a commercial entity or organization involved in the production of films, television, or music.

“The film studio decided to release the movie during the summer holidays.”

“Major Hollywood studios are increasingly investing in streaming platforms to bypass traditional theatrical distribution models.”

Synonyms

production housefirm

04teaching facility

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun

n. a place where people go to learn an art, such as dance or yoga.

n. an establishment or dedicated space where a specific art or physical discipline is taught.

“She takes ballet classes at a local dance studio twice a week.”

“The yoga studio offers a variety of classes ranging from beginner sessions to advanced meditative practices.”

Synonyms

05small apartment

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun

n. a small apartment that has one main room for living and sleeping.

n. a small residential unit consisting of a single main room that serves as both living room and bedroom.

“He lives in a small studio in the city centre to be near his office.”

“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.

Synonyms

studio apartmentbedsitter

Collocations

Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “studio” in context.

Verb

01. rent a studio

“She decided to rent a studio in the city center to be closer to her office.”

verb + noun

02. work in a studio

“The artist works in a studio filled with natural light and colorful paints.”

verb + prep + noun

Adjective

03. private studio

“He prefers painting in his private studio where no one can disturb him.”

adj + noun

04. recording studio

“The band spent three weeks in a recording studio to finish their new album.”

adj + noun

05. spacious studio

“They moved their yoga classes to a more spacious studio last month.”

adj + noun

Noun

06. film studio

“The famous film studio is open to tourists for guided tours during the summer.”

noun + noun

07. studio apartment

“Living in a small studio apartment is cheaper for a single person.”

noun + noun

Preposition

08. in the studio

“The news presenter is already in the studio preparing for the live broadcast.”

prep + noun

Etymology

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.

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CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
Frequency
Common
Level
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