MINEFIELD

minefield

(noun) a region in which explosives mines have been placed

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

minefield (plural minefields)

An area in which land mines have been laid.

(by extension) A dangerous situation.

(cricket) A pitch that has dried out and crumbled and on which the ball is bouncing and spinning unpredictably.

Anagrams

• dimefline, mefenidil

Source: Wiktionary



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Word of the Day

6 June 2025

PUNGENCY

(noun) wit having a sharp and caustic quality; “he commented with typical pungency”; “the bite of satire”


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Coffee Trivia

International Coffee Day (September 29) is an occasion to promote and celebrate coffee as a beverage, with events occurring in places across the world. A day to promote fair trade coffee and raise awareness for the coffee growers’ plight. Other countries celebrate this event on October 1.

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