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.

Recent Examples on the Web

But Brexit remains a minefield that politicians fear to enter. — ABC News, 23 June 2026

How can anyone be expected to navigate the minefield? — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026

That means that potential investigative targets could face a minefield next year if Democrats win control of Congress. — Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 2 July 2026

Finding a bra that marries comfort with true support can feel like navigating a minefield, especially for anyone with a bigger bust. — Tatjana Freund, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1884, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for minefield

• battlefield
• unconcealed
• unrepealed
• unrevealed
• afield
• airfield
• annealed
• appealed
• brownfield
• coalfield
• concealed
• congealed