archaic
: a usually married woman of lowly station
—used as a title preceding a surname
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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Clara McMahon, People.com, 12 Sep. 2025
The Perks Of Bark At The Park Attendees could visit a booth from the animal hospital chain Veterinary Emergency Group for free goodies like a first aid kit and hand sanitizer.
—Jen Reeder, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Davante Adams shows off some Taco Bell goodies.
—Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
Those who are merely passing through can pick up cheese, baked goods, gourmet chocolates, and other local goodies at The Corner Store.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Amazon typically discounts Apple AirPods, Dyson vacuums, Le Creuset cookware, Coach bags, Lego sets, and more coveted goodies.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 12 Sep. 2025
The Perks Of Bark At The Park Attendees could visit a booth from the animal hospital chain Veterinary Emergency Group for free goodies like a first aid kit and hand sanitizer.
—Jen Reeder, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Davante Adams shows off some Taco Bell goodies.
—Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
Those who are merely passing through can pick up cheese, baked goods, gourmet chocolates, and other local goodies at The Corner Store.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2025
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“Goody.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/goody. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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