unibody
noun
uni·body
ˈyü-nə-ˌbä-dē 
plural unibodies
: a single structural unit of an automobile consisting of a combined chassis and body
Weight was shaved by 800 pounds from the outgoing model with an aluminum unibody instead of body-on-frame construction …—
Robert Duffer
—often used before another nounRobert DufferUnibody construction was brought on by demands on automakers to produce lighter, more fuel-efficient models.—Carl Larsen
compare monocoque, space frame
Carl LarsenExamples of unibody in a Sentence
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Both cars used a similar unibody chassis, with MacPherson-strut front suspension and four-wheel disc brakes.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2025
OnePlus Nord 4 for £369: With a metal unibody, the Nord 4 stands out and also boasts an excellent screen, enough processing power for most folks, impressive battery life, and fast charging.
—Simon Hill, Wired News, 27 Mar. 2025
Apple famously used this method for its unibody MacBook Pro enclosures and Leica went with a similar look on the very first L-mount camera, the T (Typ 701), in 2016.
—Jim Fisher, PCMAG, 24 Feb. 2025
OnePlus Nord 4 for £399: With a metal unibody, the Nord 4 stands out among the dull phone designs in this price bracket.
—Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 28 Feb. 2025
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Robert Ross, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2025
OnePlus Nord 4 for £369: With a metal unibody, the Nord 4 stands out and also boasts an excellent screen, enough processing power for most folks, impressive battery life, and fast charging.
—Simon Hill, Wired News, 27 Mar. 2025
Apple famously used this method for its unibody MacBook Pro enclosures and Leica went with a similar look on the very first L-mount camera, the T (Typ 701), in 2016.
—Jim Fisher, PCMAG, 24 Feb. 2025
OnePlus Nord 4 for £399: With a metal unibody, the Nord 4 stands out among the dull phone designs in this price bracket.
—Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 28 Feb. 2025
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“Unibody.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unibody. Accessed 10 Apr. 2025.
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