caddy

noun

ˈka-dē How to pronounce caddy (audio)
Definition of caddynext
as in bin
a covered rectangular container for storing or transporting things an antique tea caddy from the colonial period

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Recent Examples of caddy The historian in question, the authors discover, is Gary Player’s caddy. — David Remnick, New Yorker, 23 June 2026 Jackson LaCombe is undoubtedly the main catalyst for the top pair’s success, but Trouba has been a reliable caddy. — Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 10 June 2026 Barklind, an 82-year-old former newspaper deliveryman and golf caddy, has run for the District 5 seat numerous times since 1978. — Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 2 June 2026 More common items include kitchenware, hand weights, a sofa, a trinket box, and a wine caddy. — R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 29 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for caddy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for caddy
  1. bin
  2. locker
  3. box
  4. trunk
Noun
  • In five whole-body tasks, the system achieved an average success rate of 75 percent, including object pickup, opening a trash can with a foot pedal, and coordinating hand and foot movements to move a soda can into the bin.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Check to see if schools and churches in your area have drop-off bins or take clothing by appointment.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of bin
Noun
  • There are hot tubs and cold tubs and a players-only sauna, while every locker is outfitted with a leather zero gravity chair.
    — Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2026
  • An industry analyst said, however, that Jetstar was the first to charge for use of the overhead lockers.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of locker
Noun
  • Instead of slicing and dicing the zucchini, grate it on the large holes of a box grater or the grater attachment of a food processor.
    — Kate Williams, AJC.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Drop it off in person Regardless of what the Supreme Court decides, states have been working to educate voters about submitting ballots by mail earlier or returning them in drop boxes all year.
    — Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of box
Noun
  • Imagine a termite carving a path like a jumbled ball of string through a tree trunk, instead of an axe cleaving a single vector.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Clean out the trunk and remove excess storage like roof racks and cargo carriers.
    — Catherine Brock, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of trunk

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“Caddy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caddy. Accessed 15 Aug. 2026.

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