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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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
The Dynamic’s monocoque (unibody) construction and independent front suspension were well ahead of their time.
—Raphael Orlove, Robb Report, 27 Feb. 2025
Its unibody design keeps the weight down to a modest 15.7 oz (446 g) including the battery, which is a fair bit less than the 23-oz (650-g) Sony A7 III.
—New Atlas, 25 Feb. 2025
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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
The Dynamic’s monocoque (unibody) construction and independent front suspension were well ahead of their time.
—Raphael Orlove, Robb Report, 27 Feb. 2025
Its unibody design keeps the weight down to a modest 15.7 oz (446 g) including the battery, which is a fair bit less than the 23-oz (650-g) Sony A7 III.
—New Atlas, 25 Feb. 2025
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“Unibody.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unibody. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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