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

bodyworker

ˈbä-dē-ˌwər-kər 

noun

Examples of bodywork in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The familiar French fashion house's signature croc dominates the bodywork, while the clean white and red colorway runs the length of the car. — New Atlas, 11 July 2026

Then there’s the bodywork; in the 1960s, Lola used fiberglass, as carbon fiber hadn’t yet caught on. — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 7 July 2026

One of the victors is this exquisite 1937 Delage D8-120 S Aerodynamic Coupe, with flowing bodywork by Parisian coachbuilder Marcel Pourtout. — Howard Walker, Robb Report, 3 July 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

Word History

First Known Use

1837, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for bodywork

• handiwork
• ironwork
• latticework
• masterwork
• metalwork
• needlework
• openwork
• overwork
• paperwork
• subnetwork
• telework
• artwork

Medical Definition

bodywork

noun

body·​work -ˌwərk 

: therapeutic touching or manipulation of the body by using specialized techniques

bodyworker

-ˌwər-kər 

noun