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

How about the little things, like mini bar, or shower goodies. —Laura Ratliff, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026

Every weekend, cars loaded up with groceries and goodies at Jacksonville's Sam’s Club and Costco stores zip out of the parking lot and down the street. —Alexandria Mansfield, Florida Times-Union, 8 Feb. 2026

Gifts, goodies and favors can come to you. —Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 7 Feb. 2026

Every athlete gets swag bags, stuffed with free goodies highlighted by a special-edition Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 phone. —Brittany Ghiroli, New York Times, 7 Feb. 2026

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