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

If your dishwasher has an upper third rack for utensils, Sala says to lay knives and cutlery there to avoid safety hazards and free up space in the silverware caddy. —Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Mar. 2025

Jumping from a weeklong crash course in pro caddy fundamentals to the PGA Tour just days later, seems as far-fetched as Chuck, the NBC series where the main character downloads entire skill sets in split seconds. —Mike Dojc, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025

Our editors rigorously test each item in their own homes to determine what's worthy of a spot in your cleaning caddy. —Ella Field, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Mar. 2025

Aberg put his hands in the air and fist-pumped before getting congratulations from his caddy. —Ryan Canfield, Fox News, 15 Feb. 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