Studio
UK /["/ˈstjuːdiəʊ/"]/US /["/ˈstuːdiəʊ/"]/
Definition
a room where radio or television programmes are recorded and broadcast from, or where music is recorded
In simple words: A place where work is done, like for art or music.
Examples
- She works long hours in the studio to perfect her art.
- The musician recorded his new album in a state-of-the-art studio.
- The studio offered various classes, including painting and sculpture.
- After a long day, he relaxed in his studio, surrounded by creative materials.
- She decided to rent a studio apartment near the city center.
Usage notes
Typically used in contexts involving creative work such as art, music, or film making. It's appropriate to use in both casual and professional conversations but can sound overly formal depending on the setting.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of a 'studious' place where people create.
Collocations
- art
- artist’s
- design
- audience
- executive
- head
- in a/the studio
- art
- artist’s
- design
- audience
- executive
- head
- in a/the studio
- art
- artist’s
- design
- audience
- executive
- head
- in a/the studio
- art
- artist’s
- design
- audience
- executive
- head
- in a/the studio
Synonyms
- workshop
- atelier
- workspace
- practice room
- production house
Antonyms
- workshop
- factory
Common mistakes
- Confused with 'studio' vs 'studios' as plural.
- Using 'studio' to refer to a person's home instead of the working space.
- Mixing up the meaning with 'factory' or 'office'.