minicamp

noun

mini·​camp ˈmi-nē-ˌkamp How to pronounce minicamp (audio)
: a special abbreviated training camp for football players held usually in the spring or early summer

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Seattle's offseason program is over following the conclusion of mandatory minicamp on June 11. Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2026 Dallas Cowboys fans can stop wondering if George Pickens will be the latest holdout or hold in for the franchise because on Tuesday, the receiver cleared the air by reporting to mandatory minicamp. Briana Aldridge, CBS News, 17 June 2026 The Falcons swapped three spots on their roster Wednesday after mandatory minicamp, adding a trio of United Football League players and parting ways with a group headlined by receiver Casey Washington. Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 17 June 2026 The Bears wrapped up their offseason program last week with a three-day minicamp at Halas Hall. Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for minicamp

Word History

First Known Use

1977, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of minicamp was in 1977

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“Minicamp.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/minicamp. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.

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