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

Examples of minicamp in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Dolphins rookie participated in the team’s rookie minicamp (closed to the public) on Friday and Saturday. Jose Iglesias, Miami Herald, 10 May 2024 Worthy said the main objective of the three-day rookie minicamp would be to strengthen his understanding of the playbook. Jesse Newell, Kansas City Star, 5 May 2024 Though the portion of the minicamp that was open to the media included only stretching and light drills, there was some insight to be gleaned from Saturday’s session, the first of several practices in the coming weeks and months. Brian Wacker, Baltimore Sun, 4 May 2024 But Denver might sound the alarm if Sutton is not present when minicamp begins. Ryan McFadden, The Denver Post, 21 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for minicamp 

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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 6 Jun. 2024.

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