Definition

A brief training event for a sports team, often occurring before the main training season, designed to improve skills and teamwork.

Example

The football team attended a minicamp to prepare for the upcoming season.

Conversation

Did you hear about the upcoming minicamp for the football team?

Yeah, I read about it online; it sounds exciting!

I'm thinking of going to check it out and support the players.

That’s a great idea! It’ll be fun to see them practice.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Minicamp → It is formed from "mini-" (meaning small) and "camp" (from Old French *camp*, meaning a place to encamp or settle temporarily). The word "minicamp" refers to a small camp, typically for a short duration or for a specific purpose.

Memory Tip

Think of 'mini' meaning small, and 'camp' as a place to settle. This helps you remember that a minicamp is a small place where people gather temporarily.

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