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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John Hollinger, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
Its sale section is overflowing with designer goodies right now, including a Farm Rio dress that’s perfect for spring, trendy cuffed jeans for over $100 off, and the Comme des Garçons Converse sneakers every stylish woman owns.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 9 Apr. 2025
Panda Express is celebrating the grand opening of its newest location in the Sacramento area — and giving away free goodies.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Tater tots aren’t the only free goodies fans can score during the tournament.
—Moná Thomas, People.com, 26 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Pelinka kept it under his hat for two months, was able to keep his 2031 first-rounder and other goodies out of the deal and got the Dončić trade to the finish line before 28 of his rivals even knew the superstar was available.
—John Hollinger, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
Its sale section is overflowing with designer goodies right now, including a Farm Rio dress that’s perfect for spring, trendy cuffed jeans for over $100 off, and the Comme des Garçons Converse sneakers every stylish woman owns.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 9 Apr. 2025
Panda Express is celebrating the grand opening of its newest location in the Sacramento area — and giving away free goodies.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Tater tots aren’t the only free goodies fans can score during the tournament.
—Moná Thomas, People.com, 26 Mar. 2025
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“Goody.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/goody. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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