boot camp

noun

Definition of boot campnext
1
as in basic training

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2
as in workshop

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Recent Examples of boot camp Ann and Mark Killen donated substantial funds to the boot camp, sponsoring additional training and services to support the beagles' recovery. — Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 29 June 2026 The film stars Alan Ritchson, who is likely to return for the sequel, and follows the final recruits of a grueling Special Ops boot camp who encounter a mysterious deadly force. — Justin Kroll, Deadline, 2 June 2026 Van Der Werf recruits unemployed or underemployed Europeans as young as 18-years-old, into a five-week boot camp run by military veterans to teach teamwork, strength, and discipline. — Richard Morgan, Time, 29 June 2026 Madonna's biopic was officially announced in 2020, followed by a prolonged casting process that involved putting actresses — including Florence Pugh and Alexa Demie — through a daunting singing-and-dancing boot camp. — Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 9 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for boot camp
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  1. basic training
  2. workshop
  3. clinic
  4. symposium
Noun
  • While National Guard soldier Kenroy was at basic training and advanced individual training, his wife Rose unexpectedly gave birth to their daughter Isla.
    — Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 23 June 2026
  • Maglione said basic training on how to assist blind travelers would have totally alleviated his situation.
    — Zach Wichter, USA Today, 22 June 2026
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  • Saleh sometimes leads painting workshops where participants can decorate items like ornaments and lampshades.
    — Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
  • Energy Alchemy, a luxury five-day retreat in Bali priced at 42,000 yuan ($6,200), is aimed at wealthy millennial Chinese women and includes workshops on breathwork and reiki, a Japanese spiritual healing practice.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 8 July 2026
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  • The Racquet Club features 12 Har-Tru Hydro Courts, and staff offer clinics and help coordinate matches.
    — Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 7 July 2026
  • There is a Pilates studio; a dedicated clinic for aesthetic and therapeutic beauty services, and a Smoov bar, which serves functional drinks and vitamin supplements.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 7 July 2026
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  • Among the attractions are a Maid Cafe inspired by Tokyo’s Akihabara district, the Anime Expo Fashion Show, J-Pop performances, academic symposiums, gaming panels and previews of upcoming anime series and films.
    — City News Service, Daily News, 2 July 2026
  • The Redken Symposium format has evolved over the years—some symposiums have offered more a la carte classes, while this year the focus has been on mainstage sessions.
    — Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
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