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 brand’s countertop caddy is compact, elegantly finished in fingerprint-proof brushed stainless steel, and thoughtfully designed to clip right onto your existing Simplehuman trash can—no counter space sacrificed. —Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 17 Apr. 2025

Empty and wipe down your drawers, shower caddy, cabinets, etc. —Zoe Gowen, Southern Living, 18 Feb. 2025

These days, Amazon can discover just about any intimate detail about an evil genius through algorithms gleaned from their searches for a shower caddy, light therapy lamp, and truffle salt. —Scott Simon, NPR, 22 Feb. 2025

Replace your old shower caddy with a corner caddy Over-the-showerhead or hanger caddies tend to be bulky and can be unstable depending on the weight of the products on them. —Jordan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 7 Jan. 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