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

Guests have the run of the place, including the kitchen, which produces a gourmet breakfast and is stocked with goodies through the day. —Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 14 Nov. 2025

The commission will be giving out T-shirts and other goodies during the event. —Lillian Metzmeier, Louisville Courier Journal, 14 Nov. 2025

This season, the hair care brand is offering sets and goodies specifically for the holidays. —Caché McClay, USA Today, 12 Nov. 2025

This year, the purveyor of interesting and unusual goodies is selling four items that are fitting for a Thanksgiving table, or fall dining in general. —Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Nov. 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