studio
English meaning: Studio
Definition
An artist’s or photographer’s workshop or the room in which an artist works.
Example
“His studio was cramped when he began as an artist.”
Another example: “The band spent six months in the studio recording their album.”
Usage — When, Where & How
A common noun for a workspace (an artist's, photographer's or designer's 'studio'), a place where film/radio/TV/music is produced ('recording studio', 'film studio'), or a small one-room flat ('studio apartment'). Neutral register.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
From Italian 'studio' (a study, workroom), from Latin 'studium' (eagerness, study); borrowed into English in the 19th century.
Related Words
Common Collocations
- recording studio
- film studio
- studio apartment
- art studio
- yoga studio
- studio album
Word Forms
studio (sing); studios (pl)
Word Tools
Literary Heritage
“To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.”
/To thine own self be true/
“Be honest with yourself — and as naturally as night follows day, you will be unable to be false to others.”
“I'm nobody! Who are you? Are you nobody, too?”
/I'm nobody! Who are you?/
“I am nobody — and that quiet anonymity is more honest than the noise of public fame.”
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