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

2

chiefly British : one that is good

especially : an opponent of the villain (as in a motion picture)

Synonyms

Noun (2)

• candy
• treat
• sweet
• bit
• cate [archaic]
• dainty
• tidbit

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

Tookes also gifted Brunel and Bumpsuit goodies to guests at her baby shower. —Emily Burns, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2025

Belif's The True Cream Aqua Bomb is packed with the most hydrating ingredients on the block, like hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, and a ton of herbal goodies (like lady’s mantle) to soothe and cool your skin. —Lily Wohlner, Allure, 29 Oct. 2025

Or those handing out the goodies are left with a surplus if fewer trick-or-treaters show up than expected. —Metro Creative Services, Boston Herald, 29 Oct. 2025

More than simply a beauty advent calendar, there are bespoke jewellery and lifestyle goodies too. —Ellie Davis, Vogue, 28 Oct. 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