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

Trump’s presentation was a rhetorical win but a fact-checker’s minefield. — Philip Elliott, Time, 17 July 2026

Her best friend, Laura (Pernell Walker), is already out, and helps Alike navigate the minefield at home, as Alike explores her identity and ultimately faces a heartbreaking choice. — David Faris, TheWeek, 17 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

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

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