archaic
: a usually married woman of lowly station
—used as a title preceding a surname
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)
Examples of goody in a Sentence
Noun (2)
couldn't wait to sample the bonbons, tortes, and other goodies
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Lizz Schumer, People.com, 2 Aug. 2025
The milk is packed with goodies to help sustain new life.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 1 Aug. 2025
To celebrate the grand opening, there will be a ribbon cutting at 8 a.m., free tote bags and goodies, and a chance to win giftcards, according to the website.
—Shelby Slade, AZCentral.com, 22 July 2025
The Lake Agnes Tea House hike is a fan favorite, combining a moderate trek with a sweet reward: tea and homemade goodies at a mountainside cabin.
—Taryn White, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
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Noun
This list features some oldies, some newcomers and lots of goodies.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 2 Aug. 2025
The milk is packed with goodies to help sustain new life.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 1 Aug. 2025
To celebrate the grand opening, there will be a ribbon cutting at 8 a.m., free tote bags and goodies, and a chance to win giftcards, according to the website.
—Shelby Slade, AZCentral.com, 22 July 2025
The Lake Agnes Tea House hike is a fan favorite, combining a moderate trek with a sweet reward: tea and homemade goodies at a mountainside cabin.
—Taryn White, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for goody
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“Goody.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/goody. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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