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 But during the final day of mandatory minicamp, the former Oregon standout’s pass during the 7-on-7 period proved costly. Ryan McFadden, The Denver Post, 12 June 2024 For others, the start of Tuesday’s mandatory minicamp will be another step in the process of earning a potential new deal in Carolina or elsewhere. Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 11 June 2024 Currently, the Chiefs are in OTA offseason practices, which include drills but no contact plays, and will begin their mandatory minicamp on June 11 through June 13, according to CBS. Natasha Dye, Peoplemag, 7 June 2024 It should also be pointed out that Jalen Ramsey and Kendall Fuller, the team’s top two cornerbacks, took a significant amount of snaps during the past two days of minicamp, and Miami’s offense was playing without Tyreek Hill and Odell Beckham Jr., who each sat out minicamp work. Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 5 June 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 17 Jun. 2024.

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