studio

noun

stu·​dio ˈstü-dē-(ˌ)ō 

ˈstyü-

plural studios

1

a

: the working place of a painter, sculptor, or photographer

b

: a place for the study of an art (such as dancing, singing, or acting)

2

a

: a place where movies are made

b

: a company that produces movies

3

: a place maintained and equipped for the transmission of radio or television programs

4

: a place where audio recordings are made

5

: studio apartment

Examples of studio in a Sentence

the president of a major Hollywood studio

Recent Examples on the Web

The spring 2025 collection, shown in September in the label’s studio above its historic boutique at the foot of the Avenue des Champs-Élysées in Paris, is her last runway for the brand. —Lily Templeton, WWD, 12 Dec. 2024

Its days of commanding a multi-billion-dollar valuation and investments from Disney, Fox and Time Warner are behind it, but the company’s studio business in particular is showing many positive signs. —Dade Hayes, Deadline, 12 Dec. 2024

This frame, Pink Floyd’s studio effort jumps from No. 16 to No. 10, earning one more stay inside the uppermost space on the ranking. —Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024

Jones did not attend the proceedings and instead broadcast from his studios in Austin. —CBS News, 11 Dec. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Italian, literally, study, from Latin studium

First Known Use

1800, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing studio

• studio apartment
• studio couch
• studio flat

Kids Definition

studio

noun

stu·​dio ˈst(y)üd-ē-ˌō 

plural studios

1

a

: the working place of an artist

b

: a place for the study of an art

2

: a place where motion pictures are made

3

: a place for the transmission of radio or television programs