Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

boot-camp

noun

/ˈbuːt kæmp/

Definition

A boot camp is a short, intensive training program that focuses on a specific skill or area of development.

Examples

After college, she attended a coding boot camp to sharpen her programming skills.
The fitness boot camp was challenging but rewarding, helping participants get into shape quickly.

Meaning

Originally used to describe a military training camp for new recruits, the term has evolved to refer to any rigorous training program designed to teach specific skills or concepts quickly.