noun
caddy
KA-dee
Caddy (noun) means a small box or container used to hold and organize items, such as tea, cutlery, or cleaning supplies. Example: “She kept loose tea in a decorative caddy on the counter.”
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A small box or container used to hold and organize items, such as tea, cutlery, or cleaning supplies.
"She kept loose tea in a decorative caddy on the counter."
"He carried his tools in a plastic caddy."
How to use caddy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA small storage container, often for tea, cutlery, or supplies.
Common mistake
Don't confuse with "caddie," the person who carries golf clubs.
Easily confused with
Common pairings
tea caddy
shower caddy
tool caddy
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Word forms
- Plural
- caddies
- Third person singular
- caddies
- Past tense
- caddied
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She kept loose tea in a decorative _____ on the counter.
Etymology
An altered form of "catty," a unit of weight used in Southeast Asia, borrowed from Malay kati.
Synonyms
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tea caddy
Rhymes for caddy
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What does “caddy” mean?
The word “caddy” means a small box or container used to hold and organize items, such as tea, cutlery, or cleaning supplies. In plain terms, a small storage container, often for tea, cutlery, or supplies.
How do you pronounce “caddy”?
“Caddy” is pronounced KA-dee (/ˈkædi/ in IPA).
How do you use “caddy” in a sentence?
Here is “caddy” used in a sentence: “She kept loose tea in a decorative caddy on the counter.”
What part of speech is “caddy”?
“Caddy” is a noun.
Where does the word “caddy” come from?
The word “caddy” comes from Malay. An altered form of "catty," a unit of weight used in Southeast Asia, borrowed from Malay kati.
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