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
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
Cleaning the bowl with a disinfectant also reduced contamination of nearby surfaces such as the restroom floor and the toilet brush caddy, the study said. Ken Alltucker, USA TODAY, 25 Jan. 2024 Tiger, 48, was not in attendance, according to the Palm Beach Post, despite being a recurring caddy for his son. Natasha Dye, Peoplemag, 23 Feb. 2024 This month’s classes include a beer bottle opener, a wooden race medal/bib display and a carry-all caddy. Sarah Pryor, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024 In addition to Sam working as a caddy, her brother, Charlie, played alongside Tiger, as he's done in the past. Alexandra Schonfeld, Peoplemag, 18 Dec. 2023 This shower caddy has a mesh material that will dry in no time. Moriah Mason, Southern Living, 12 Dec. 2023 Bonus: the stand doubles as a caddy to hold a mug, reading glasses, and a reading journal. Carina Finn, Bon Appétit, 1 Dec. 2023 Or a water caddy with two sculptures on top, created by New York society journalist turned artiste Anthony Hayden-Guest? Ian Volner, Curbed, 8 Dec. 2023 Throughout her childhood, she was spotted rooting him on from the crowd on numerous occasions and even served as his caddy at one point. Alex Gurley, Peoplemag, 18 Dec. 2023

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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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Cite this Entry

“Caddy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/caddy. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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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