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airworthy

/ˈɛərˌwɜːr.ði/
air · wor · thy
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• adjective

1

Of an aircraft or its components, in a safe, mechanically sound condition that meets official standards for flight.

Example

"The mechanics worked through the night to ensure the vintage biplane was fully airworthy before the exhibition."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 19th century during the rise of ballooning, modeled directly on the older maritime term 'seaworthy'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Airworthy. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/airworthy
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