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

Half the fun is peaking under the tin foil or crystal lid to see what goodies lie beneath. — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 23 July 2026

Congress is happy to hand out goodies to win votes in their constituencies. — David Frum, The Atlantic, 22 July 2026

Upon arrival, dogs receive the VIP (Very Important Pup) treatment with tasty treats and a bevy of goodies back in the room. — Rebecca R. Norris, USA Today, 22 July 2026

Everyone in the family will find something here, from coffee to treats to books, so prepare to go in different directions and reconvene later in the courtyard to show off your goodies. — Annie Sherman, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2026

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