studio
STYOO-dee-oh
Studio (noun) means a room or building where an artist, photographer, or designer works. Example: “The painter spent hours alone in her studio.”
noun
1
A room or building where an artist, photographer, or designer works.
"The painter spent hours alone in her studio."
"The photographer hung a white sheet in his studio for portraits."
"Sunlight poured through the large windows of the sculptor's studio."
2
A company or facility that produces films, music, or television.
"The film was made by a major Hollywood studio."
"The studio announced that it would release the animated film next summer."
"A small recording studio signed the band after hearing their demo."
3
A small self-contained apartment, typically with one main room.
"They rented a studio apartment in the city centre."
"After university she moved into a tiny studio near the station."
"A studio has a kitchen, bed and sofa all in one room."
How to use studio
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA workspace for creative work, a media production company, or a compact one-room apartment.
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recording studio
studio apartment
film studio
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Etymology
From Italian studio, meaning "room for study," ultimately from Latin studium.
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What does “studio” mean?
The word “studio” means a room or building where an artist, photographer, or designer works. In plain terms, a workspace for creative work, a media production company, or a compact one-room apartment.
How do you pronounce “studio”?
“Studio” is pronounced STYOO-dee-oh (/ˈstudi.oʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “studio” in a sentence?
Here is “studio” used in a sentence: “The painter spent hours alone in her studio.”
What part of speech is “studio”?
“Studio” is a noun.
Where does the word “studio” come from?
The word “studio” comes from Latin. From Italian studio, meaning "room for study," ultimately from Latin studium.
Is “studio” a common word?
“Studio” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
How many meanings does “studio” have?
“Studio” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a room or building where an artist, photographer, or designer works.
What is the difference between a studio and a studio apartment?
A studio in this sense is a workspace — a room or building where an artist, photographer, or designer creates their work. A studio apartment is a small home where the living, sleeping, and cooking areas share a single open room. The shared word simply reflects a compact, single-space idea.
What are the different types of studio?
Studios are named for the work done in them. Common types include art or painting studios, photography studios fitted with lighting and backdrops, recording studios for music, film and television studios, and dance or yoga studios. Each provides the space, equipment, and privacy that a particular craft or performance needs.
What is an example of a studio?
A painter's loft filled with canvases, easels, and north-facing light is a classic studio. So is a photographer's room with backdrops and lighting rigs, or a producer's soundproofed space packed with recording gear. The common thread is a dedicated place built around one person's or team's creative work.
Why is a studio important for creative work?
A studio gives an artist a dedicated, controlled environment — proper light, tools, materials, and freedom from interruption. Having a fixed space to leave work in progress, experiment, and focus often makes the difference between an occasional hobby and sustained, professional output. The space itself shapes the work.
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