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minicamp en · NOUN

Etymology

Etymology tree Italian miniaturabor. English miniature English mini- English camp English minicamp From mini- + camp.

Meanings

1. (US) A short training session for members of a professional sports team, held before the main preseason training
   • Since the Giants' minicamp last spring, Buggs already has begun to expand his training horizons, much to Arnsparger's satisfaction. 1975 July 15, Neil Amdur, “Buggs Off to a Fast Start In Giants' Training Camp”, in New York Times, page 27:
   • He […] was with the Dolphins for their first minicamp under their new coach, Cam Cameron, last month. 2007 May 2, The Associated Press, “Sports Briefing”, in New York Times:

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