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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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
Keep reading for more of our favorite finds under-$100, and check out the brand’s Amazon storefront for other goodies.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 24 Feb. 2026
Tangue Verde Ranch sits on 640 acres near the eastern district of the park and has an upscale dude ranch vibe with lots of equestrian activities, but also resort goodies like a pool, hot tub, and yoga classes (from $627 a night with all-inclusive packages available).
—Graham Averill, Outside, 23 Feb. 2026
Also on Wednesday, Samsung is hosting a big event in San Francisco where it’s expected to show off its latest Galaxy smartphones and other goodies ahead of Mobile World Congress in Barcelona next week.
—Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 23 Feb. 2026
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Noun
How about the little things, like mini bar, or shower goodies.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
Keep reading for more of our favorite finds under-$100, and check out the brand’s Amazon storefront for other goodies.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 24 Feb. 2026
Tangue Verde Ranch sits on 640 acres near the eastern district of the park and has an upscale dude ranch vibe with lots of equestrian activities, but also resort goodies like a pool, hot tub, and yoga classes (from $627 a night with all-inclusive packages available).
—Graham Averill, Outside, 23 Feb. 2026
Also on Wednesday, Samsung is hosting a big event in San Francisco where it’s expected to show off its latest Galaxy smartphones and other goodies ahead of Mobile World Congress in Barcelona next week.
—Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 23 Feb. 2026
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 26 Feb. 2026.
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