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