bodywork
noun
body·work
ˈbä-dē-ˌwərk 
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
Examples of bodywork in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
On the Hommage, the grille is a three-dimensional structure machined from a solid block of aluminum, flowing organically into the surrounding bodywork.
—
Karl Brauer, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Also redesigned is the bodywork, which sure looks sharper, alongside the LED headlights, a low-profile windshield, and a whole host of onboard luggage storage spaces.
—New Atlas, 18 Jan. 2026
Gray met with Christopher DiNino, chief operating officer of Town Plot Auto, who has 25 years of experience in bodywork and accident scene towing.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 10 Jan. 2026
Limited to 99 examples, the roadster combines the Chiron’s mechanical foundation with bodywork inspired by the 1934 Type 57 Roadster Grand Raid.
—Sean Evans, Robb Report, 9 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for bodywork
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Karl Brauer, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Also redesigned is the bodywork, which sure looks sharper, alongside the LED headlights, a low-profile windshield, and a whole host of onboard luggage storage spaces.
—New Atlas, 18 Jan. 2026
Gray met with Christopher DiNino, chief operating officer of Town Plot Auto, who has 25 years of experience in bodywork and accident scene towing.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 10 Jan. 2026
Limited to 99 examples, the roadster combines the Chiron’s mechanical foundation with bodywork inspired by the 1934 Type 57 Roadster Grand Raid.
—Sean Evans, Robb Report, 9 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for bodywork
Cite this Entry
“Bodywork.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bodywork. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
