caddy, caddie

Caddy and caddie both refer to the person who assists a golfer and the box in which tea is kept.

• Robin hired a new caddy (or caddie) for her championship game.
• Alex keeps his tea leaves in an antique caddy (or caddie).

A device for holding or carrying articles is most often written caddy, or sometimes caddie.

• A drinks caddy or remote-control caddy is a thoughtful gift for television viewers.

The plural of both terms is caddies.

• The association provides caddies with certification after successful completion of a three-day course.