caddy1
/ˈkadi
/noun (plural caddies) [usually with modifier]
1A small storage container, typically one with divisions: a tool caddy...
- The English silverplated bottle caddy dates to the reign of William IV.
- Young faces peer from behind field-hockey rackets, plastic bins, unusual fly swatters, car cup holders and tool caddies.
- All householders will receive a full information pack on this service and this will be placed inside each bin (or kitchen caddy inside each bin).
1.1 (also tea caddy) chiefly British A small tin in which tea is kept for daily use.Something atrophies within and my teas sit unused in their limited edition caddies, my sliced rye gets layers of ice on it in the freezer and I eat takeout food that costs me too much and whose quality is variable....
- Large scoops are used to put tea into the tea caddy.
- The butler and footmen having brought her the necessary tools: tea caddy, teapot, hot water urn and heater, and teacups; the mistress of the house brewed the tea.
Origin
Late 18th century: from earlier catty, denoting a unit of weight of 1 1/3 lb (0.61 kg), from Malay kati.
Rhymes
caddy2
noun & verb
Variant spelling of caddie.