studio apartment
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Definition
Noun: A small, self-contained apartment that combines the living room, bedroom, and kitchen into a single open room, with a separate bathroom.
Usage
A "studio apartment" is a type of residential unit. It is typically a single, undivided room that serves as the main living area, containing space for sleeping, sitting, and a small kitchen area or kitchenette. The bathroom is always a separate, enclosed room. This term is used primarily in real estate and urban housing contexts to describe compact, efficient living spaces.
Examples
- She rented a studio apartment in the city center to be close to work.
- The building has several studio apartments available for students.
- Living in a studio apartment requires clever furniture to maximize the space.
Advanced Usage
- "Live/work studio apartment": A studio apartment specifically designed or zoned to also accommodate a home office or professional workspace.
- The artist sought a live/work studio apartment with good natural light.
- "Studio loft": A studio apartment with very high ceilings, often featuring a sleeping area on a raised platform.
- The studio loft felt more spacious due to its 15-foot ceilings.
Variants and Related Words
- Studio (n): A common, shortened form of "studio apartment."
- He moved into a studio in Brooklyn.
- Efficiency apartment (n): A synonym for studio apartment, emphasizing its space-efficient design.
- The building lists it as an efficiency apartment.
- Bedsit (n, chiefly UK): A similar concept, often a single room with a shared bathroom.
- Kitchenette (n): A small cooking area, typically found within a studio apartment.
Synonyms
- Efficiency
- Bachelor apartment (Canadian English)
- Studio
Related Phrases
- Open-concept living: A design style where the main living areas are not separated by walls, characteristic of a studio apartment.
- The open-concept living of a studio makes it feel less cramped.
Noun
- an apartment with a living space and a bathroom and a small kitchen