MINE definition: a form of the possessive case of I used as a predicate adjective. See examples of mine used in a sentence.

MINE definition: 1. the one (s) belonging to or connected with me: 2. a hole or system of holes in the ground where…. Learn more.

Naval mine, or sea mine, a mine at sea, either floating or on the sea bed, often dropped via parachute from aircraft, or otherwise lain by surface ships or submarines

Mine is the first person singular possessive pronoun. A speaker or writer uses mine to refer to something that belongs or relates to himself or herself. Her right hand is inches from mine. …

In land mine warfare, an explosive or material, normally encased, designed to destroy or damage ground vehicles, boats, or aircraft, or designed to wound, kill, or otherwise incapacitate …

Dec 17, 2025 · mine (third-person singular simple present mines, present participle mining, simple past and past participle mined) (ambitransitive) To remove (rock or ore) from the ground.

Middle English mine "a pit or tunnel for digging out coal, gold, or diamonds," from early French mine (same meaning)

Oct 19, 2023 · Mining is the process of extracting useful materials from the earth. Some examples of substances that are mined include coal, gold, or iron ore. Iron ore is the material from which …

He has proven to be a mine [= gold mine] of information. [=he has provided a large amount of information]

Mining of sulfur from a deposit at the edge of Ijen 's crater lake, Indonesia. Mining is the extraction of valuable geological materials and minerals from the surface of the Earth. Mining is required …