caddy
1 Americannoun
plural
caddies-
a container, rack, or other device for holding, organizing, or storing items.
a pencil caddy; a bedspread caddy.
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Chiefly British. tea caddy.
noun
plural
caddies, caddied, caddyingnoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of caddy
First recorded in 1785–95; see origin at tea caddy
Example Sentences
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She added: "If you are collecting your food in a caddy, you really get to see firsthand what you're throwing away. I think that can really prompt some rethinking."
From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026
In June 2024, Payne Edelman took most of his savings from years of working as a caddy at a golf club near his hometown of Ho-Ho-Kus, N.J., and invested the $17,000 into two stocks.
From MarketWatch • Dec. 15, 2025
Maron plays Mitts, the former caddy and current grifting partner to Wilson’s old pro Pryce Cahill, a washed-up golf pro who finds a late-in-life second wind by discovering a young prodigy.
From Salon • Jun. 4, 2025
A spice caddy with pepper flakes and chili oil was available to amp up the spice level, but that wasn’t necessary.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 13, 2023
If Goddard was just using his samurai blade, he didn’t need Rowan to be his weapons caddy.
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
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