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studio

noun

Simple meaning

Workplace made up of a room or building where movies or television shows or radio programs are produced and recorded.

Pronunciation

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈstudioʊ

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Definition

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noun

  1. Workplace consisting of a room or building where movies or television shows or radio programs are produced and recorded

  2. A place where radio or television programs, records or films are made.

  3. A company or organization that makes films, records or other artistic works.

  4. An artist's or photographer's workshop or the room in which an artist works.

  5. An establishment where an art is taught.

  6. An apartment with a living space and a bathroom and a small kitchen

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
A1 · Beginner (estimated)
Frequency
Very Common
Typical Use
General English

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Aura for this meaning

This meaning: Workplace consisting of a room or building where movies or television shows or radio programs are produced and recorded

Used this way, studio is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
Matter-of-fact
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

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More ways to use studio

  • “She ran a dance studio.”noun

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Common Patterns and Combinations

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Workplace / place

recording studiofilm studiotelevision studiodesign studio

Other combinations

studio systemstudio audiencedance studiostudio apartment

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Word Family

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Compound terms

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  • studio apartmentnounCompound term

    An apartment with a living space and a bathroom and a small kitchen.

  • studio couchnounCompound term

    Convertible consisting of an upholstered couch that can be converted into a double bed.

  • broadcasting studionounCompound term

    A studio where broadcasts originate.

  • recording studionounCompound term

    Studio where tapes and records are recorded.

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