goody

1 of 2

noun (1)

ˈgu̇-dē 

variants or goodie

plural goodies

1

: something that tastes good

—usually plural

On the breakfast buffet were bagels, pastries, and other goodies.

2

: something that is particularly attractive, pleasurable, good, or desirable

This song is an oldie but goody.

Job benefits include insurance, sick leave, and other goodies.

Each guest was given a goody bag. [=a package of small gifts]

3

chiefly British : one that is good

especially : an opponent of the villain (as in a movie or television show) compare baddie

goody

2 of 2

noun (2)

archaic

: a usually married woman of lowly station

—used as a title preceding a surname

Synonyms of goody

Noun (1)

• treat
• candy
• sweet

Examples of goody in a Sentence

Noun (1)

couldn't wait to sample the bonbons, tortes, and other goodies

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

But to assure legislative passage, money was added for affordable student and farmworker housing, plus other goodies. — Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026

Not signing in means missing out on app roaming, data syncing, messages, voice assistants, and a whole lot of other goodies, however. — Michael Muchmore, PC Magazine, 21 Sep. 2026

Just off the main lobby, The Cafe serves coffee, breakfast sandwiches, light lunch items, and baked goodies. — Taryn Shorr-McKee, Midwest Living, 20 Sep. 2026

The menu features coffee, with beans provided by Daily Grind, tea, hot and cold drinks, and locally made Hosmer Miuntain Soda, along with an assortment of pastries, bagels, and seasonal goodies round out the menu. — Pamela Brown, Hartford Courant, 19 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun (2)

alteration of goodwife

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1756, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Noun (2)

1559, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing goody

• 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