First Known Use: 1819
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studio
noun stu·dio \ˈstü-dē-(ˌ)ō, ˈstyü-\
: the building or room where an artist works
: a place where people go to learn, practice, or study an art (such as singing, dancing, or acting)
: a place where movies are made
plural stu·dios
Full Definition of STUDIO
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a : the working place of a painter, sculptor, or photographer b : a place for the study of an art (as dancing, singing, or acting)
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a : a place where motion pictures are made b : a company that produces motion pictures
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: a place maintained and equipped for the transmission of radio or television programs
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: a place where audio recordings are made
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Origin of STUDIO
Italian, literally, study, from Latin studium
Rhymes with STUDIO
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STUDIO Defined for Kids
studio
noun stu·dio \ˈstü-dē-ˌō, ˈstyü-\
plural stu·di·os
Definition of STUDIO for Kids
1
: the place where an artist, sculptor, or photographer works
2
: a place for the study of an art
3
: a place where movies are made
4
: a place from which radio or television programs are broadcast
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