Subscriber login


Forgot your password?

Library card login

Other

caddy1

Syllabification: (cad·dy)
Pronunciation: /ˈkadē/
Translate caddy | into French | into German | into Italian | into Spanish
Definition of caddy

noun (plural caddies)

[usually with modifier]
  • a small storage container, typically one with divisions:a tool caddySee also tea caddy.

Origin:

late 18th century: from earlier catty, denoting a unit of weight of 1 1/ 3 lb. (0.61 kg), from Malay kati

caddy in other Oxford dictionaries

Definition of caddy in the British & World English dictionary
  |  Cite
Oxford Dictionaries Pro

For Oxford's best resources for writers, plus thesaurus, audio, and 1.9m examples.

Shop for an Oxford dictionary

Find the perfect Oxford dictionary for you in our online shop.
SHOP NOW ►

Word of the day

cur

/ kəː /
noun
an aggressive or unkempt dog …