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

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]

2

chiefly British : one that is good

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

3

: something that tastes good

—usually used in plural

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

Synonyms of goody

Noun (2)

• treat
• candy
• sweet

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

All the aforementioned powerhouses can earn up to 30% off, whereas goodies by Charlotte Tilbury, Creed, Dyson, EltaMD, Oribe, Victoria Beckham Beauty, and PCA Skin have maximum discounts of 20%. —Kiana Murden, Vogue, 10 June 2026

This character, played by Amelie Willberg, is the goody two-shoes and speaks at a thousand miles a minute. —Max Goldbart, Deadline, 9 June 2026

Whenever your outfit feels a little plain, these goodies will inject some welcome personality—all without blowing a hole in your budget. —Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 8 June 2026

Mid-morning Digest with a stroll through the farmers market and snap up some local goodies. —Becky Duffett, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 June 2026

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