goody

1 of 2

noun (1)

archaic
: a usually married woman of lowly station
used as a title preceding a surname

goody

2 of 2

noun (2)

variants or goodie
plural goodies
1
: something that is particularly attractive, pleasurable, good, or desirable
2
chiefly British : one that is good
especially : an opponent of the villain (as in a motion picture)

Examples of goody in a Sentence

Noun (2) couldn't wait to sample the bonbons, tortes, and other goodies
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Noun
Snag a beach read at The Hidden Lantern Bookstore and Gallery, and pick up goodies for the little ones at Gigi's. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 18 July 2025 Watson remains best known for playing brilliant goody two-shoes Hermione Granger, one of Harry Potter’s best friends in the magical film franchise. Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 17 July 2025 See all the goodies on Instagram and keep watch for the new uptown location opening soon. Jenny Matz, Charlotte Observer, 17 July 2025 Featuring goodies like safflower, rose-hip, olive, and lavender oils, this provides lightweight moisture to natural hair, especially those with low-porosity strands, working to prevent flakiness and itchiness. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 15 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for goody

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

alteration of goodwife

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1559, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1756, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of goody was in 1559

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“Goody.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/goody. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

goody

noun
ˈgu̇d-ē
plural goodies
: something that is particularly good to eat or otherwise attractive

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