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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Kelly Werthmann, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
In addition to fresh flowers, Michaels will also be dropping a slew of other seasonal goodies, including Real Touch florals and UV-resistant greenery.
—Molly Burford, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026
In addition, today bodes well because gifts, goodies and favors from others might come your way.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 28 Feb. 2026
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—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Feb. 2026
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Noun
In addition to the morning skate experience, Sabrina and her family also toured the Avalanche locker room, where the team presented her with a personalized jersey signed by the entire team, along with other Avs goodies.
—Kelly Werthmann, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
In addition to fresh flowers, Michaels will also be dropping a slew of other seasonal goodies, including Real Touch florals and UV-resistant greenery.
—Molly Burford, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026
In addition, today bodes well because gifts, goodies and favors from others might come your way.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 28 Feb. 2026
Jungle Jim's International Market opened a TikTok shop in its Fairfield location, filled with Dubai chocolate bars, The Woobles crochet kits and many more trending goodies.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Feb. 2026
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“Goody.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/goody. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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