archaic
: a usually married woman of lowly station
—used as a title preceding a surname
variants
or goodie
plural goodies
1
: something that is particularly attractive, pleasurable, good, or desirable
This song is an oldie but goody.
Job benefits include insurance, sick leave, and other goodies.
Each guest was given a goody bag. [=a package of small gifts]
2
chiefly British
: one that is good
especially
: an opponent of the villain (as in a movie or television show) compare baddie
3
: something that tastes good
—usually used in plural
On the breakfast buffet were bagels, pastries, and other goodies.
Examples of goody in a Sentence
Noun (2)
couldn't wait to sample the bonbons, tortes, and other goodies
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PC Magazine, 21 Nov. 2025
Here’s what to know about Carey's latest Christmas releases, and how to get your hands on the goodies.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 20 Nov. 2025
The rest of the night was spent over food and conversation — only interrupted when Sir John ordered a round of tequila shots for the room and led a toast for the evening’s honorees — and guests headed out with a gift bag stocked with Medicube and Olaplex goodies.
—Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 20 Nov. 2025
Some are even shopping – or at least sampling goodies from Apple, like headphones projecting virtual travel.
—Peter Bart, Deadline, 20 Nov. 2025
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Noun
This gaming headset is packed with gamer goodies.
—PC Magazine, 21 Nov. 2025
Here’s what to know about Carey's latest Christmas releases, and how to get your hands on the goodies.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 20 Nov. 2025
The rest of the night was spent over food and conversation — only interrupted when Sir John ordered a round of tequila shots for the room and led a toast for the evening’s honorees — and guests headed out with a gift bag stocked with Medicube and Olaplex goodies.
—Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 20 Nov. 2025
Some are even shopping – or at least sampling goodies from Apple, like headphones projecting virtual travel.
—Peter Bart, Deadline, 20 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for goody
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“Goody.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/goody. Accessed 23 Nov. 2025.
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