1. an area of land or water containing explosive mines
Usage: military
2. a situation presenting many dangers or difficulties
Usage: figurative

Examples

• The soldiers carefully navigated through the minefield.
• Engineers worked to clear the minefield after the war ended.
• The beach was closed due to an underwater minefield.
• Discussing politics at work can be a social minefield.
• The new tax law is a legal minefield for small businesses.
• Dating in the workplace is often considered a minefield.
• The interview questions created a minefield of potential mistakes.