noun · informal
studio
UK/ˈstjuːdiəʊ/US/ˈstuːdioʊ/STU·di·o
a small living space with one main room that combines living and sleeping areas; also a workspace for artists.
Examples
“He moved into a small studio near the university.”
“The artist works in a bright studio at the back of the building.”
“The studio comes fully furnished and includes a kitchenette.”
Band 8 sentence
“Given the shortage of affordable housing in the city centre, many students opt for compact studios close to campus despite limited space.”
Collocations
- move into a studio
- studio apartment
- studio space
Word family
Common mistakes
I live studio near my school.→I live in a studio near my school.
She has a studio for drawing and she lives there too.→She has a studio for drawing, and she lives there too.
Say it for a higher band
5room→6small apartment→7+studio
Synonyms
efficiency
Easily confused
efficiency
“They rented an efficiency unit while studying in the city.”
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