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

And now, he’s put the goodies—along with additional gold, rubies, and even a meteorite—in a chest and buried it somewhere out there. —Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 27 Mar. 2025

In keeping with the hypnotic, spirited vibe of all Half Magic goodies (the brand is the brainchild of Euphoria head makeup artist Donni Davy, so duh), the Magic Flik Eyeliner breaks the mold with a unique, flexible paddle tip. —Annie Blackman, Allure, 26 Mar. 2025

There are terrific discounts on various goodies, such as kitchen and home appliances, electronics, tools, toys, and beauty products. —Bestreviews, Mercury News, 25 Mar. 2025

Remember when Jim gifted Pam a teapot filled with goodies in the second season, originally with a letter for her inside, but then got cold feet and removed the letter? —Erica Marrison, People.com, 24 Mar. 2025

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