mine

noun
UK: /maɪn/
US: /maɪn/

  1. A place where minerals are dug from the earth.

    1. The mine is very deep. [ ] [ ]
    2. This mine produces a lot of coal for the country's economy. [ ] [ ]

  2. An explosive device placed in the ground or water that explodes when touched or disturbed.

    1. The mine exploded loudly. [ ] [ ]
    2. Clearing the area of mines is a dangerous job for soldiers. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

excavate dig quarry pit
mine verb

  1. To dig minerals from the earth.

    1. They mine for gold. [ ] [ ]
    2. Companies mine rare earth elements to use in electronics. [ ] [ ]

  2. To lay explosive mines in an area.

    1. They mine the road at night. [ ] [ ]
    2. The enemy planned to mine the harbor to prevent ships from entering. [ ] [ ]
mine adjective

  1. Belonging to me.

    1. That car is mine. [ ] [ ]
    2. This house is mine, I inherited it from my grandfather. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "mine" in English means: A place where minerals are dug from the earth., An explosive device placed in the ground or water that explodes when touched or disturbed..

The phonetic transcription of "mine" is /maɪn/ in British English and /maɪn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "mine": excavate, dig, quarry, pit.

Example usage of "mine": "The mine is very deep.". More examples on the page.