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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Kelce traveled to New York for the induction ceremony after finishing the Chiefs' three-day mandatory minicamp, which concluded the same day as the ceremony. ABC News, 24 June 2026 Glenn wrapped last week’s minicamp a day early. Zack Rosenblatt, New York Times, 23 June 2026 Penix had not been cleared for team drills in the recent minicamp but was impressive in seven-on-seven drills. Sam Crenshaw, CBS News, 23 June 2026 As the Dallas Cowboys took part in their mandatory minicamp last week at The Star in Frisco, one notable presence was wide receiver George Pickens. Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 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 28 Jun. 2026.

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