: one who assists a golfer especially by carrying the clubs
b
: a wheeled device for conveying things not readily carried by hand
a luggage caddie
caddieintransitive verb
or caddy
Did you know?
In Scotland in the 18th and 19th centuries, a person who made a living by doing odd jobs was called a cawdy or caddie. The word comes from the French word cadet, which came into English in the 17th century. The chief meaning of cadet in both French and English is “a student military officer.” The caddies formed organized groups, and it may be that the military structure of the group suggested the name. Some caddies lived near universities and took jobs working for students. Other caddies found jobs carrying golf clubs. As the popularity of the game grew, so did use of the term caddie for one who carries a golfer's clubs.
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the WebIn fact, in his early career, Justine even served as his full-time caddie. Kelsie Gibson, Peoplemag, 18 Aug. 2022 As if understanding the drill, his caddie would retrieve the golf ball from the sand or deep rough and walk forward.New York Times, 28 July 2022 Make a hole-in-one, win new cars for both him and his caddie. Cameron Jourdan, USA TODAY, 8 July 2022 Those who are lucky enough to play this course will be whisked to and from the club via limousine and upon arrival, they’ll be greeted by their caddie for the day. Shaun Tolson, Robb Report, 2 July 2022 Her father, Brian, played in college at Stephen F. Austin and today works as a golf pro and a part-time caddie for his daughter. Adam Baum, The Enquirer, 15 June 2022 There’s a caddie who will get to make a Masters moment of his own on Sunday. Tim Reynolds, ajc, 10 Apr. 2022 The stunning upset by Ouimet, the son of immigrants and a caddie at the club, was front-page news across the nation and has been credited with spawning explosive nationwide growth in the game. Bill Pennington, New York Times, 14 June 2022 Francis Ouimet, a 20-year-old amateur who learned the game as a Brookline caddie and had grown up across the street from the course, defeated pros Harry Vardon and Ted Ray in an 18-hole playoff to win the title in his first attempt. Andrew Mahoney, BostonGlobe.com, 8 June 2022 See More