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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Emily Burns, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2025
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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
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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
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 6 Nov. 2025.
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