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

Pickens arrived a day early for mandatory minicamp last month. — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 July 2026

Tuipulotu, who was a full participant in minicamp, did individual work off to the side during Wednesday’s practice and was in general workout attire rather than in a helmet, jersey and football pants like his teammates. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026

In June, a video team from Canton arrived at the Broncos minicamp to interview Payton and record a 10-minute-long pre-induction tribute for Brees. — Luca Evans, Denver Post, 30 July 2026

Orji participated in the Giants’ minicamp in June as a tryout and was back for another workout Thursday before getting signed. — Dan Duggan, New York Times, 30 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1977, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for minicamp

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