minefield
noun
mine·field
ˈmīn-ˌfēld 
1
: an area (as of water or land) set with mines
2
: something resembling a minefield especially in having many dangers or requiring extreme caution
a political minefield
Examples of minefield in a Sentence
This issue is a political minefield.
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The Gator system was developed to quickly create temporary minefields in areas where ground forces may not be present.
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Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 27 Mar. 2026
While heading for resupply before its next escort mission, the frigate encountered a minefield laid by Iran the night before, according to Cox.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 22 Mar. 2026
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During the Tanker War, ships ran through minefields anyway.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 13 Mar. 2026
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Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 27 Mar. 2026
While heading for resupply before its next escort mission, the frigate encountered a minefield laid by Iran the night before, according to Cox.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 22 Mar. 2026
Walking past the McDonald’s parking lot felt like navigating a minefield of beef and bravado.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 19 Mar. 2026
During the Tanker War, ships ran through minefields anyway.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 13 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for minefield
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“Minefield.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/minefield. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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