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
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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 22 Aug. 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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