goody

1 of 2

noun (1)

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)

Examples of goody in a Sentence

Noun (2) couldn't wait to sample the bonbons, tortes, and other goodies
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Noun
People with an affinity for fruity, nostalgic flavors have more goodies to enjoy this summer. Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 26 June 2025 Valve's premium model includes a few extra goodies. PC Magazine, 11 June 2025 En-suite bathrooms boast both indoor and outdoor bathtubs (stone inside; copper outside) and showers, while air conditioning, high-speed wifi, and a minibar brimming with drinks and homemade goodies round out the long list of amenities. Alexandra Kirkman, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025 In exchange, you're supposed to offer them exclusive goodies, like bonus episodes, early access to new episodes, outtakes, or live interactions with you. David Pogue june 8, CBS News, 8 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for goody

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of goody was in 1559

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“Goody.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/goody. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.

Kids Definition

goody

noun
ˈgu̇d-ē
plural goodies
: something that is particularly good to eat or otherwise attractive

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