caddy

1 of 2

noun (1)

cad·​dy

variant spelling of caddie

1

Scotland : one who waits about for odd jobs

2

a

: one who assists a golfer especially by carrying the clubs

b

: a wheeled device for conveying things not readily carried by hand

a luggage caddie

caddy

2 of 2

noun (2)

cad·​dy ˈka-dē 

plural caddies

1

: a small box, can, or chest used especially to keep tea in

2

: a container or device for storing or holding objects when they are not in use

a caddy for pens

Synonyms

Noun (2)

• bin
• box
• case
• casket
• chest
• locker
• trunk

Examples of caddy in a Sentence

Noun (2)

an antique tea caddy from the colonial period

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The American walked up to the green amid applause for the rare feat the world had just witnessed, bending down to pick his ball up from the cup, and gave his caddy a fist bump with a smile splayed across his face. —Julia Andersen, CNN Money, 13 June 2025

Shower Caddy Soap scum, mold, and bacteria can also build up on a shower storage caddy. —Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 May 2025

Zip it open and the sides peel down like a banana to reveal a makeup caddy with up to 20 pockets in varying sizes. —Adrienne So, Wired News, 1 May 2025

Costco is the go-to choice for anyone looking to one-stop shop for a carrot cake, almond or butter croissants, a steel plant caddy, and some chef-worthy plastic wrap. —Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Noun (2)

Malay kati catty

First Known Use

Noun (2)

1785, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing caddy

• tea caddy

Rhymes for caddy

• addy
• caddie
• daddy
• gaddi
• laddie
• paddy
• granddaddy

Kids Definition

caddy

noun

cad·​dy ˈkad-ē 

plural caddies

: a small box or chest

especially : one to keep tea in