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Definition of "caddie" [cad•die]

  • One hired to serve as an attendant to a golfer, especially by carrying the golf clubs. (noun)
  • Scots A boy who does odd jobs. (noun)
  • Any of various devices for moving, carrying, or holding an item or collection of items, especially: (noun)
  • A lightweight wheeled cart, often fitted with shelves or racks. (noun)
  • A small tray with a handle and compartments for holding items such as toiletries or hardware. (noun)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "caddie" in a sentence
  • "OLYMPIA FIELDS, Ill. A 53-year-old former superstar whose longtime caddie is battling Lou Gehrig's disease and a self-proclaimed underachiever whose bags were carried by his recently fired father shot 5 under par to tie for the lead in the U.S."
  • "Woosnam's new caddie is his back therapist, Nick Hooper, who replaced Miles Byrne on the bag."
  • "'' Let's get up and down from here and we'll be here for the weekend, '' Norman told his caddie from the bunker."