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 of caddy

Noun (2)

• bin
• locker
• box
• trunk

Examples of caddy in a Sentence

Noun (2)

an antique tea caddy from the colonial period

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

This sink caddy keeps your sponge, scrub brush, and dish soap corralled in one spot instead of scattered around the sink. — Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 28 July 2026

In Netflix’s new golf comedy, Feimster, 46, stars as Sam, the caddy for Ferrell’s former top golfer, Lonnie Hawkins. — Yamillah Hurtado, PEOPLE, 19 July 2026

Fortune Feimster as Sam Colleen E Hayes—Netflix Sam doesn't know anything about golf, and barely knows what a caddy is. — Barry Levitt, Time, 16 July 2026

The 14-year-old could be seen carrying the golf caddy while dressed in a brown Lacoste polo and a pair of shorts. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 15 July 2026

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