bodywork

American  

[bod-ee-wurk] / ˈbɒd iˌwɜrk /

noun

1. the work involved in making or repairing automobile or other vehicle bodies.

2. the body of an automobile or other vehicle, especially with regard to the details or the quality of its construction.

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bodywork British  

/ ˈbɒdɪˌwɜːk /

noun

1. the external shell of a motor vehicle

2. any form of therapy in which parts of the body are manipulated, such as massage

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Etymology

Origin of bodywork

First recorded in 1905–10; body + work

Example Sentences

The CX-50’s bodywork is also a bit wider between the wheel arches, contributing to the visually planted and more powerful stance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

It was designed by Pininfarina with bodywork by Scaglietti, both names immediately recognizable to Ferrari cognoscenti.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2026

Several players said they would rely on the Rams’ training staff to help them modify weekly routines that include massage, acupuncture and other bodywork sessions with California providers outside of the organization.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 14, 2025

Images published in Bolivian media showed a badly damaged coach with its bodywork ripped off and luggage scattered on the roadside.

From BBC • Mar. 1, 2025

At first glance it looked absolutely fine, the metallic silver bodywork not even scratched.

From "Stormbreaker" by Anthony Horowitz