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

Lara Miller, a content creator who documents her fashion finds for larger breasts posted a video recently about how the simple act of wearing a summer dress can turn into a minefield. — Caroline Reilly, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026

That is, in part, because Ukraine has built additional lines of defense with fortifications and minefields. — Alexander Gabuev, Foreign Affairs, 31 July 2026

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

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