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
These defenses consist of layered obstacle belts that include anti-tank ditches, concertina wire, concrete barriers, and minefields, all of which are difficult for Russian forces to breach.
—
Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Nothing that’s happened so far quite prepares viewers for what’s to come (spoiler alert), as the wide open expanse turns out to be a literal minefield.
—Jenelle Riley, Variety, 14 Jan. 2026
Even their son's birth was a minefield of emotion.
—CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026
The ship – which had no armament or gun – would navigate a narrow channel through a huge minefield and dodge air attacks on its voyage south.
—Gawon Bae, CNN Money, 25 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for minefield
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Nothing that’s happened so far quite prepares viewers for what’s to come (spoiler alert), as the wide open expanse turns out to be a literal minefield.
—Jenelle Riley, Variety, 14 Jan. 2026
Even their son's birth was a minefield of emotion.
—CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026
The ship – which had no armament or gun – would navigate a narrow channel through a huge minefield and dodge air attacks on its voyage south.
—Gawon Bae, CNN Money, 25 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for minefield
Cite this Entry
“Minefield.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/minefield. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
