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)

• bit
• cate [archaic]
• dainty
• delectable
• delicacy
• kickshaw
• tidbit
• titbit
• treat
• viand

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

Stock Up on Supplies The final step for preparing your space for patio season is to stock up on all of your favorite warm-weather goodies. —Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2025

The families then went to visit and take photos with the Easter Bunny, who gave the children more goodies for their bags. —News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025

The bakery worked fast to get a brand new picture, print it on fondant, and bake all the goodies to sell. —Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025

After fast food fanatic indulge in the cheesy and crunchy Taco Bell goodies, Dairy Queen has a sweet deal. —Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 27 Mar. 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