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

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.

Synonyms of goody

Noun (2)

• treat
• candy
• sweet

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

Included in the markdowns are end-of-season finds, like a luscious, wool trench coat and essential cashmere goodies—the red cardigan being at the top of our list. —Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2025

There was also a candy bar with cheery attendants filling plastic bags with all kinds of goodies, a photo op with Santa and a hot chocolate bar. —Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 23 Dec. 2025

Hot chocolate, hot cider and other goodies, as well as marshmallows for roasting, will be available. —Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 22 Dec. 2025

Compost bins are also attractive because they are filled with goodies; make sure to seal them tightly, which also keeps rodents out. —Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Dec. 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