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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The studio offers a variety of services, including massage therapy, Thai bodywork, and yoga. Co-owners Billy Jernigan and Tina Abundis aim to provide holistic health services to the community. Matthew Glowicki, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025 Beneath all of that bodywork, the bike sits on a forged aluminum frame with two batteries located low down and a third above them (on the three-battery model, which is otherwise a storage space). Utkarsh Sood june 29, New Atlas, 29 June 2025 The Supersport shows off some new exterior changes on its aluminum bodywork, such as the addition of a new shoulder line and a boot, which is the first Morgan vechile to offer one in over a decade.. Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 11 Mar. 2025 The spa menu boasts a long list of bodywork treatments options, including the fire & ice massage, which soothes sore muscles with a combination of hot stones and cooling recovery balm, facials and body scrubs using ingredients from the forest, and a fireside massage package for two. Elizabeth Brownfield, Forbes.com, 20 June 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 9 Jul. 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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