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

My full kit from Insane came with all the bells and whistles expected of carnival costumes these days, including a luxe leather travel bag filled with such goodies as a speaker and an electronic fan. — Baz Dreisinger, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Not only were talent mingling up close, but various stations set up throughout the venue offered custom goodies to take home. — Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2026

Along with the traditional goodies, there are lots of materials about the importance of vaccinations. — Stephanie Stahl, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026

The deal was just about to close when McDonnell swung by the offices with her homemade goodies. — Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 11 Aug. 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