minefield

Definition

An area in which land mines or naval mines have been laid.

Etymology

From mine + field. Compare Saterland Frisian Mienenfäield (“minefield”), West Frisian mynfjild (“minefield”), Dutch mijnenveld (“minefield”), German Low German Minenfeld (“minefield”), German Minenfeld (“minefield”), Danish minefelt (“minefield”), Swedish minfält (“minefield”).

Example Sentences

• "Be careful. Foreign property investments are a minefield, and some people have lost a lot of money."
• "Russian grammar can be a minefield."
• "Political minefield awaits Prayut government including threat from an old foe"