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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The Rams’ trip to Maui last week for a minicamp was their latest foray into building a global brand. Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2025 Travis Hunter #12 of the Jacksonville Jaguars works out during a Jacksonville Jaguars mandatory minicamp at Miller Electric Center on June 10, 2025 in Jacksonville, Florida. Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 June 2025 In addition to head coach Brian Schottenheimer commending his work ethic and veteran approach in the locker room during OTAs and minicamp, Thomas has also made a quick impact on the community with a free youth camp that saw over 150 children attend in Coppell last month. Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 June 2025 Ferguson was the star of the second day of minicamp. Saad Yousuf, New York Times, 19 June 2025 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 4 Jul. 2025.

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