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

Mystery Solved One morning, however—as speculation among excited community members as to the identity of this Good Samaritan ramped up—the OP happened to catch his upstairs neighbor, who didn't see him, sneaking down the hallway with a basket full of goodies. —Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025

Lots of goodies on board NASA's efforts seem to be working. —Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 9 Jan. 2025

Free refreshments and goodies will be available to enjoy around a bonfire. —Amy Schwabe, Journal Sentinel, 30 Dec. 2024

Pottery Barn: Up to 50% Off Pottery Barn’s End of Season sale is chock full of holiday goodies and cozy finds. —Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 26 Dec. 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