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 How to pronounce caddy (audio)
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

Examples of caddy in a Sentence

Noun (2) an antique tea caddy from the colonial period
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Noun
After a caddy change during recent tournaments, Homas was spotted carrying his own bag at U.S. Open qualifying, possibly hinting at a caddie shakeup. Tim Corlett, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025 Murray’s mother, Terry, spoke at the ceremony and was joined by her husband Eric, daughter Erica Robinson, as well as Vice President of the foundation Kevin Canning and Murray’s former caddy Jay Green, and thanked the tournament for welcoming her, her family and the foundation. Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 May 2025 Plus, each chair includes an attachable caddy for stashing drinks and snacks. Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 May 2025 But his caddy, Ted Scott, told him to aim a little farther right while walking to the 10th tee. Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for caddy

Word History

Etymology

Noun (2)

Malay kati catty

First Known Use

Noun (2)

1785, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of caddy was in 1785

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“Caddy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/caddy. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.

Kids Definition

caddy

noun
cad·​dy ˈkad-ē How to pronounce caddy (audio)
plural caddies
: a small box or chest
especially : one to keep tea in

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