roadworthy

[ rohd-wur-thee ]

adjective

, road·wor·thi·er, road·wor·thi·est.

1. in suitable operating condition or meeting accepted standards for safe driving on the road:

   a roadworthy automobile.

roadworthy

/ ˈrəʊdˌwɜːðɪ /

adjective

1. (of a motor vehicle) mechanically sound; fit for use on the roads

noun

1. a certificate of roadworthiness for a motor vehicle

Derived Forms

• ˈroadˌworthiness, noun

Other Words From

• roadworthi·ness noun
• un·roadworthy adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of roadworthy¹

First recorded in 1810–20; road + -worthy

Example Sentences

As we stop for gas with almost two weeks to go before November 5th, we’re kicking the tires of American democracy to see if it’s roadworthy.

From Slate

"Riders are required to use legal and roadworthy vehicles at all times, and as with all road users, they must follow local traffic laws and regulations."

From BBC

Minibus taxi operators across Cape Town also aired frustrations that the government was impounding taxis they claimed were not roadworthy.

From BBC

"It's likely that people will consider altering their journey plans and they may well travel by car instead so it's important they check their vehicle is roadworthy before setting off," says Frank Bird, senior network planner at National Highways.

From BBC

The spokesperson added that insurers must keep their vehicle in a roadworthy condition.

From BBC