studio

noun

stu·​dio ˈstü-dē-(ˌ)ō How to pronounce studio (audio)
ˈstyü-
plural studios
Synonyms of studionext
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

Examples of studio in a Sentence

the president of a major Hollywood studio
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It’s designed to grow with you and your family; there’s plenty of room to expand on your personal vision, as the 20-foot home can be expanded to 30 feet or 40 feet in order to accommodate a third bedroom or creative studio and a more generous living space overall. Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 31 Dec. 2025 The post prompted widespread speculation among fans, who requested that the Us filmmaker tackle Marvel properties like X-Men, Blade, or Midnight Sons in a potential collaboration with the superhero studio. Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Dec. 2025 The Angel Guild is the studio’s grassroots membership program. Zac Ntim, Deadline, 30 Dec. 2025 The show itself was pure, chaotic energy, broadcasting live from a studio overlooking Times Square. Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 30 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for studio

Word History

Etymology

Italian, literally, study, from Latin studium

First Known Use

1800, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of studio was in 1800

Cite this Entry

“Studio.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/studio. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.

Kids Definition

studio

noun
stu·​dio ˈst(y)üd-ē-ˌō How to pronounce studio (audio)
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

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