good for (someone or something)

idiom

1

—used to express approval of someone

"I passed the exam!" "Good for you!"

"He got the job." "Good for him!"

2

: resulting in something good or desirable for (someone or something)

Regular exercise is good for you.

Hot soup is good for a cold.

Being with friends is especially good for him right now.

3

—used to say how long something will continue or be valid

This offer is good for the remainder of the month.

Our old car still runs and should be good for a few more years.

4

somewhat informal : able to provide or produce (something)

I'm good for a hundred dollars if you need a loan.

Examples of good for (someone or something) in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Is nutmeg good for you?Maybe, but be careful not to eat too much. —Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 29 Oct. 2024

Getting people out of cars is also good for the economy, point out the experts. —Carlton Reid, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024

But what is good for Japanese producers has become a tougher market for Hollywood to penetrate. —Patrick Frater, Variety, 28 Oct. 2024

Getting in and out of bed was also easy, making the Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe good for those with mobility issues. —Ashley Zlatopolsky, Architectural Digest, 25 Oct. 2024