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

Pale olive-green lattice doors led to the bathroom, which had a stand-alone bathtub with a wooden reading caddy, a Toto toilet, and Dusit’s own bath amenities by Devarana. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026

The sentiment can be seen through his character, an ex-caddy to a once promising star, Pryce Cahill (Owen Wilson) who is trying to coach an up-and-comer. — Anthony Solorzano, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026

He’s encouraged by his former caddy Mitts (Marc Maron) and his former rival Clark Ross (Timothy Olyphant). — Francesca Gariano, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2026

Thankfully, some simple organization solutions, like a storage cabinet and under-the-sink caddy can fix the issue. — Bria McNeal, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 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