noun
- the side surface of a vehicle body, especially an automobile, between the wheel arches and the roof line
Usage: automotive; often used in technical or manufacturing contexts
Examples
- The bodyside of the sedan was damaged in the collision.
- Rust began to form along the bodyside after several years of exposure to salt.
- The designer modified the bodyside contours to improve the car's aerodynamics.
- Paint chips on the bodyside are common in older vehicles.
- The bodyside molding helps protect the door panels from minor impacts.