Word
studio apartment
Countable noun
Definition
n. a small home that has one main room for living, sleeping, and cooking. The only separate room is usually the bathroom.
n. a residential unit consisting of a single main living space that serves as the bedroom, living room, and kitchen. Typically found in urban areas and designed for a single occupant.
Examples
“He lives in a sunny studio apartment near the park.”
“Because she spends most of her time at the office, a small studio apartment is enough space for her needs.”
“In high-density city centres, the studio apartment has become the primary housing solution for young professionals seeking autonomy without the high costs of a multi-bedroom flat.”
Examples
simple
“He lives in a sunny studio apartment near the park.”
contextual
“Because she spends most of her time at the office, a small studio apartment is enough space for her needs.”
complex
“In high-density city centres, the studio apartment has become the primary housing solution for young professionals seeking autonomy without the high costs of a multi-bedroom flat.”
Usage
Commonly shortened to just 'studio' in real estate listings and informal conversation.
- Exam level
- 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
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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