minefield
What is another word for minefield? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — An area of ground or water seeded with hidden explosive mines.
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How to use minefield
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a legal minefield
a political minefield
navigate a minefield
clear a minefield
Etymology
A compound of "mine" (explosive device) and "field," originally military terminology for ground seeded with landmines.
Full origin of minefield →Frequently asked questions
What does “minefield” mean?
The word “minefield” means an area of ground or water seeded with hidden explosive mines. In plain terms, literally a field planted with explosives, or figuratively any situation loaded with hidden dangers.
How do you pronounce “minefield”?
“Minefield” is pronounced MYN-feeld (/ˈmaɪnˌfild/ in IPA).
How do you use “minefield” in a sentence?
Here is “minefield” used in a sentence: “The retreating army left a minefield along the border.”
What part of speech is “minefield”?
“Minefield” is a noun.
How many meanings does “minefield” have?
“Minefield” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an area of ground or water seeded with hidden explosive mines.
