unibody
noun
uni·body ˈyü-nə-ˌbä-dē 
plural unibodies
: a single structural unit of an automobile consisting of a combined chassis and body
—often used before another noun
Weight was shaved by 800 pounds from the outgoing model with an aluminum unibody instead of body-on-frame construction …—
Robert Duffer
Robert Duffer
Unibody construction was brought on by demands on automakers to produce lighter, more fuel-efficient models.—Carl Larsen
compare monocoque, space frame
Carl Larsen
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Its unibody frame is integrated with a Ni-Ti alloy memory wire to ensure a secure, slip-free fit during high-intensity gym sessions or cycling. —Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 1 Apr. 2026 The creators describe the construction as a unibody, meaning there are no complex moving parts or fragile joints that could snap under the pressure. —Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 25 Feb. 2026 Today’s Pathfinder and QX60 are both three-row SUVs that feature unibody construction that differentiates them from the three-row body-on-frame Nissan Armada and Infiniti QX80. —Joel Feder, The Drive, 4 Feb. 2026 The Santa Cruz is built on a unibody platform, the same as the Hyundai Tucson SUV, which gives it a smoother, more car-like ride than a traditional body on frame truck. —Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 23 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unibody
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Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 1 Apr. 2026 The creators describe the construction as a unibody, meaning there are no complex moving parts or fragile joints that could snap under the pressure. —Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 25 Feb. 2026 Today’s Pathfinder and QX60 are both three-row SUVs that feature unibody construction that differentiates them from the three-row body-on-frame Nissan Armada and Infiniti QX80. —Joel Feder, The Drive, 4 Feb. 2026 The Santa Cruz is built on a unibody platform, the same as the Hyundai Tucson SUV, which gives it a smoother, more car-like ride than a traditional body on frame truck. —Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 23 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unibody
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“Unibody.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/dictionary/unibody. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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