Word
goody
US/ˈɡʊdi/
UK/ɡˈʊdi/
Countable noun
Definition
n. something that is very good to eat or a small, pleasant gift. You often use this word when you are excited about a treat.
n. something particularly attractive or pleasing, especially a sweet food item or a small gift. Often used in the plural to refer to a collection of treats.
Examples
“The children found a bag full of goodies under the tree.”
“The conference organizers handed out bags filled with snacks and other goodies to all the attendees.”
“The local bakery is famous for its seasonal goodies, ranging from spiced pumpkin muffins in the autumn to delicate lemon tarts in the spring.”
Examples
simple
“The children found a bag full of goodies under the tree.”
contextual
“The conference organizers handed out bags filled with snacks and other goodies to all the attendees.”
complex
“The local bakery is famous for its seasonal goodies, ranging from spiced pumpkin muffins in the autumn to delicate lemon tarts in the spring.”
Usage
Frequently used in the plural form 'goodies' to describe a variety of small treats or rewards.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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