noun
study
A room used for reading, writing, or quiet work.
He reads quietly in the study beside the garden window.
Etymology
Study names devoted attention to learning or thought. The room takes its name from the quiet intellectual work carried out there.
More examples
- The house has a small study upstairs.
- She converted the spare bedroom into a study.
- His study contained maps, books, and a worn armchair.
Forms
study · studies
Similar words
- office
- Usually a room for work rather than private reading.