goody

variants or goodie
Definition of goodynext
as in treat
something that is pleasing to eat because it is rare or a luxury couldn't wait to sample the bonbons, tortes, and other goodies

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Recent Examples of goody The town’s main street, which lines 96th Street, provides a mix of beachy women’s boutiques, surf shops, and goodies for your pup (Salty Paws even has a dog-friendly ice cream bar). Kathleen O’Neill, Travel + Leisure, 6 July 2026 After the biggest wedding of the year, new details are emerging about the goodies some guests received. Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 4 July 2026 Block parties were common, although some families, like those in Orlando’s Eola Park, brought picnic goodies out of the house. Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 July 2026 Fill a basket or small tote bag with a favorite regional goodie (think cheese straws or pepper jelly), makeup wipes, a few hydration powder packs, and even an insulated coffee mug for mornings on the dock. Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for goody
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Noun
  • Twenty-two vendors from the barbecue belt and beyond will serve up smoky treats.
    Jennifer Day, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026
  • And so shout out to Radio Bakery for making that beautiful treat.
    Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 July 2026
Noun
  • Topped with a pepperminty chocolate ganache and a crunchy layer of peppermint candy, these homemade brownies are perfect for mint lovers of all kinds.
    Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 10 July 2026
  • If the developers enable these Adventure Effects, players will need Mewtwo candy to activate them.
    Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 9 July 2026
Noun
  • Explore unique crafts, goods and gifts from more than 15 local vendors while sampling holiday treats and summer sweets.
    Nicole Bennett, AJC.com, 10 July 2026
  • Strawberries dominate the sweets scene, butter becomes a starring ingredient and bison quietly emerges as the protein of the moment.
    Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 9 July 2026

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“Goody.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goody. Accessed 12 Jul. 2026.

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