studio

Etymology

From Italian studio (“room for study”), from Latin studium. Doublet of study and etude.

noun

1. An artist’s or photographer’s workshop or the room in which an artist works.
   His studio was cramped when he began as an artist.
2. An establishment where an art is taught.
   As he gained a reputation, he took larger space and took students into his studio,
3. A place where radio or television programs, records or films are made.
   The recording studio had some slight echo, but was good enough to make a demo.
4. A company or organization that makes films, records or other artistic works.
   The studios still make films, but they rely on the strength of their distribution.
5. A studio apartment.
   It’s a lovely little studio with almost a river view.