goody

1 of 2

noun (1)

ˈgu̇-dē 

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)

Synonyms

Noun (2)

• candy
• treat
• sweet
• bit
• cate [archaic]
• dainty
• tidbit

Examples of goody in a Sentence

Noun (2)

couldn't wait to sample the bonbons, tortes, and other goodies

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Local beekeepers will be selling honey, butterfly and bee attracting plants, crafts, artwork, jewelry and a variety of other goodies. —Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2025

Bespoke minibars come stocked with goodies from the nearby La Grande Epicerie de Paris. —Nicole Trilivas, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025

Congressional budget analysts must, however, make projections about future debt according to the bill as written, as if these costly goodies will actually expire on schedule. —Jim Nowlan, Chicago Tribune, 11 Aug. 2025

This is an excellent day to buy wardrobe goodies for yourself. —Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 2 Aug. 2025

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

Phrases Containing goody

• goody bag
• goody-goody

Rhymes for goody

• hoodie
• woody

Kids Definition

goody

noun

ˈgu̇d-ē

plural goodies

: something that is particularly good to eat or otherwise attractive