minicamp

noun

mini·​camp ˈmi-nē-ˌkamp 

: a special abbreviated training camp for football players held usually in the spring or early summer

Examples of minicamp in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Jacas attended rookie minicamp following the draft in May but didn't participate. — CBS News, 23 Aug. 2026

Coaches often use that break between minicamp and training camp to recharge, but also to assess their methods and approaches to those offseason practices. — Mike Jones, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026

Nobody in training camp has been more disappointing than Ewers because his OTA and minicamp performance hinted that the second-year quarterback deserved a legitimate opportunity to compete for the starting role. — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2026

Willis’ top target during organized team activities and minicamp appeared to be Tolbert, a free agent acquisition from the Dallas Cowboys, after those two signed with the Dolphins in March. — David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1977, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for minicamp

• comp
• pomp
• pompe
• romp
• stomp
• swamp