minicamp

English

Alternative forms

• mini-camp

Etymology

From mini- +‎ camp.

Noun

minicamp (plural minicamps)

1. (US sports) A short training session for members of a professional sports team, held before the main preseason training
   • 1975 July 15, Neil Amdur, “Buggs Off to a Fast Start In Giants' Training Camp”, in New York Times‎^[1], page 27:

     Since the Giants' minicamp last spring, Buggs already has begun to expand his training horizons, much to Arnsparger's satisfaction.

   • 2007 May 2, The Associated Press, “Sports Briefing”, in New York Times‎^[2]:

     He […] was with the Dolphins for their first minicamp under their new coach, Cam Cameron, last month.