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

How about the little things, like minibar, or shower goodies. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026

The box also had small holes, so that the elephants could see and smell the goodies inside. — Margherita Bassi, Popular Science, 9 Sep. 2026

After all, there’s a perverse thrill in watching characters act on selfish impulses, torment a goody-two-shoes, and go a little mad with power. — Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Sep. 2026

The new September Drop does have some Gemini flavor, but there are non-AI goodies, too. — Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 1 Sep. 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