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. That wasn't his fault, …

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 personnel.

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.

Dec 12, 2025 · What is mining? Why do people mine materials from the earth? What kinds of resources are commonly extracted through mining? What are some methods used in mining, like open-pit and …

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

mine verb (DIG) to dig out of the ground minerals such as coal, metals, and valuable stones:

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