goody

1 of 2

noun (1)

ˈgu̇-dē 

variants or goodie

plural goodies

1

: something that tastes good

—usually plural

On the breakfast buffet were bagels, pastries, and other goodies.

2

: 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]

3

chiefly British : one that is good

especially : an opponent of the villain (as in a movie or television show) compare baddie

goody

2 of 2

noun (2)

archaic

: a usually married woman of lowly station

—used as a title preceding a surname

Synonyms of goody

Noun (1)

• treat
• candy
• sweet

Examples of goody in a Sentence

Noun (1)

couldn't wait to sample the bonbons, tortes, and other goodies

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Tight end Travis Kelce doesn’t seem to be one to keep many of his sports mementos, and the proof could be seen in that storage locker full of his goodies that a man happened to find a year ago. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 15 Sep. 2026

How about the little things, like minibar, or shower goodies. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026

The box also had small holes, so that the elephants could see and smell the goodies inside. — Margherita Bassi, Popular Science, 9 Sep. 2026

Trick or treat in the Garden and receive a bag to fill with goodies. — Domenica Bongiovanni, IndyStar, 8 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun (2)

alteration of goodwife

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1756, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Noun (2)

1559, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing goody

• 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