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
Under the bodywork, the power units have also changed dramatically.
—
Brad Spurgeon, Robb Report, 9 Mar. 2026
The bodywork also moves now — the wings literally adjust as the car moves around the track, which sounds made up but isn’t.
—Alex Kirshner, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
Postpartum massage is a type of bodywork specifically for parents who’ve recently given birth, vaginally or by C-section, says Arlena Bessard, LMT, and founder at Heavenly Hands Massage And Bodywork.
—wendy Wisner, Parents, 27 Feb. 2026
Elaborate build-outs typically require multiple specialized teams at every level — from fuel injection and bodywork to upholstery — whereas Vera does all of her work in-house with her own team, handling the interior, fabrication and installation.
—Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
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.
Brad Spurgeon, Robb Report, 9 Mar. 2026
The bodywork also moves now — the wings literally adjust as the car moves around the track, which sounds made up but isn’t.
—Alex Kirshner, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
Postpartum massage is a type of bodywork specifically for parents who’ve recently given birth, vaginally or by C-section, says Arlena Bessard, LMT, and founder at Heavenly Hands Massage And Bodywork.
—wendy Wisner, Parents, 27 Feb. 2026
Elaborate build-outs typically require multiple specialized teams at every level — from fuel injection and bodywork to upholstery — whereas Vera does all of her work in-house with her own team, handling the interior, fabrication and installation.
—Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for bodywork
Cite this Entry
“Bodywork.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bodywork. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
