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 bicycle demand finally began to evaporate and cars became more commonplace, his company built its first EV prototype in 1896 and was producing roadworthy consumer models by mid-May of 1897.

From Popular-Science

Here is a selection of roadworthy audiobooks tailored to fit different journeys and assorted travelers.

From Washington Post