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

Since its founding in 2007 in Los Angeles, Alo Yoga has championed the athleisure trend with pieces that transition from yoga studios to social and work settings. —Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 5 Nov. 2024

The financial statements are just for the company which makes the movie and studios file them in stages. —Caroline Reid, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024

In an era where big-budget, AAA projects continue to define the video game industry — for better or for worse — a few publishers and studios are making their mark using popular games from the past. —Jason Fanelli, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2024

Ryan Reynolds Says Seeing So Many Deadpool & Wolverine Halloween Costumes Is 'Like Having a Dream Come True' Reynolds, Jackman, 56, and Levy's friendship has extended beyond movie studios and film sets. —Tommy McArdle, People.com, 5 Nov. 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