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 noun

Examples of bodywork in a Sentence

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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 Over time, Shepard built expertise in musculoskeletal conditions and injury recovery, integrating bodywork and spinal care into a unified approach. Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 24 Nov. 2025 Some cars now use bio-composite bodywork made from flax fibers, developed by Swiss firm Bcomp, a material already tested in Formula E and DTM. Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 21 Nov. 2025 Same reliable bodywork, but some serious touring credentials. New Atlas, 5 Nov. 2025 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 15 Dec. 2025.

Medical Definition

bodywork

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