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 Kids will receive goodie bags to take home. News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026 Players can complete her unique friendship quests to unlock goodies like her signature clothing set and the new Meeko companion. Arushi Jacob, Variety, 7 Apr. 2026 Stock Up on Supplies The final step for preparing your space for patio season is to stock up on all of your favorite warm-weather goodies. Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Apr. 2026 One woman, a stranger, brought Marland some Kwik Trip goodies. Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for goody
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Noun
  • Peaches is described as affectionate and well-balanced — enjoying car rides, treats and quiet time at home.
    Caroline Foreback, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
  • The Georgia peach ice cream sandwich is a cool sweet treat.
    Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Local, state and federal officers were called to search and evacuate an area of downtown that included Anita's Riverfront Grille and The Sweet Tooth candy store.
    Nick Lentz, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
  • Indian prices rose from 75 to 83 cents/lb or from 54,100 to 60,000 INR/candy.
    SJ Guest Editorial, Footwear News, 13 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • There, fortune cookies were eventually mass-produced by Benkyodo, a now-defunct sweets manufacturer.
    CNN.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2026
  • All of the sweets are made by Sugiyama's pastry-chef girlfriend Yui Matsuzaki, from scones served with cream and jam, seasonal fruit tarts, lemon cake, shortbread cookies, muffins, and occasionally a Japanese pudding that's to-die-for.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2026

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“Goody.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goody. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.

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