Studio: meaning, definitions and examples

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studio

 

[ ˈstuː.di.əʊ ]

Context #1 | Noun

art

A room where an artist, photographer, or designer works.

Synonyms

atelier, gallery, workshop

Examples of usage

  • The artist spent hours in his studio, working on his latest masterpiece.
  • She set up a photography studio in her garage to pursue her passion.
  • The designer's studio was filled with sketches and fabric samples.
Context #2 | Noun

entertainment

A place where films, TV shows, or music recordings are produced.

Synonyms

production house, recording studio, soundstage

Examples of usage

  • The movie was filmed on location and in a studio in Hollywood.
  • The band recorded their new album in a state-of-the-art studio.
  • The TV show was produced in a studio with a live audience.

Translations

Translations of the word "studio" in other languages:

🇵🇹 estúdio

🇮🇳 स्टूडियो

🇩🇪 Studio

🇮🇩 studio

🇺🇦 студія

🇵🇱 studio

🇯🇵 スタジオ (sutajio)

🇫🇷 studio

🇪🇸 estudio

🇹🇷 stüdyo

🇰🇷 스튜디오 (seutyudio)

🇸🇦 استوديو

🇨🇿 studio

🇸🇰 štúdio

🇨🇳 工作室 (gōngzuòshì)

🇸🇮 studio

🇮🇸 stúdíó

🇰🇿 студия

🇬🇪 სტუდია (studia)

🇦🇿 studiya

🇲🇽 estudio

Etymology

The word 'studio' originated from the Italian word 'studio' meaning 'study' or 'workshop'. It was first used in English in the 18th century to refer to a workshop for artists. Over time, the term expanded to include spaces for various creative endeavors such as photography, design, and entertainment production.

See also: stud, studded, studs, study.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,910 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.