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

2

chiefly British : one that is good

especially : an opponent of the villain (as in a motion picture)

Synonyms

Noun (2)

• bit
• cate [archaic]
• dainty
• delectable
• delicacy
• kickshaw
• tidbit
• titbit
• treat
• viand

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

Check out the rest of their top picks below, including decor and even more giftable goodies. —Clara McMahon, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024

The Target early Black Friday sale will run Nov. 7-9, giving you much more time to shop around for gifts and goodies for all your favorite people. —Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2024

In October, our team indulged in a mix of oldies but goodies and new eateries. —Laura Barrero, Axios, 1 Nov. 2024

Guests can stay in the Land of Oz while earning Hilton Honors points and enjoying special surprises during their stay (like special makeup products, a backpack and other take-home goodies), including tickets to see the movie in theaters. —Ramsey Qubein, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024

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

Kids Definition

goody

noun

ˈgu̇d-ē

plural goodies

: something that is particularly good to eat or otherwise attractive