bodywork

noun

body·​work ˈbä-dē-ˌwərk How to pronounce bodywork (audio)
1
: a vehicle body
2
: the act or process of making or repairing vehicle bodies
3
: therapeutic touching or manipulation of the body by using specialized techniques
bodyworker
ˈbä-dē-ˌwər-kər How to pronounce bodywork (audio)
noun

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The bodywork on a car is sensitive to high pressures, and can easily be dented. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026 The automakers then design the bodywork and bring their own engines and software to the party. — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 12 June 2026 The bodywork is stripped down to the bare essentials, exposing much of the frame and mechanical hardware beneath. — Utkarsh Sood june 28, New Atlas, 28 June 2026 Large vents, openings, and aerodynamic tunnels dominate the rear bodywork, creating a sense of lightness despite the car’s width. — Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for bodywork

Word History

First Known Use

1837, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of bodywork was in 1837

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“Bodywork.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bodywork. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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bodywork

noun
body·​work -ˌwərk How to pronounce bodywork (audio)
: therapeutic touching or manipulation of the body by using specialized techniques
bodyworker
-ˌwər-kər How to pronounce bodywork (audio)
noun
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