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? — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 July 2026

Virtual runners’ race kits, which include the Peachtree Road Race finisher T-shirt, commemorative bib and sponsor goodies, will be shipped after July 4. — AJC.com, 1 July 2026

Choose from three boxed collections including delicious goodies like savory Chicken Pot Pie, Apple Pie, Strawberry Pie, Buttermilk Pie, French Coconut Pie and more. — ABC News, 29 June 2026

These easy dinners for warm nights are filled with veggies, cheese, and other goodies. — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 June 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