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yellow card

American

noun

Soccer. a yellow card shown by the referee to a player being cautioned for a violation.

yellow card British

noun

a card of a yellow colour displayed by a referee to indicate that a player has been officially cautioned for some offence

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verb

(tr) to caution (a player) officially for some offence

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adjective

serving as a warning; intended to warn

a yellow card system is in place

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Example Sentences

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Kai Havertz made a lunging tackle from behind on Lesley Ugochukwu, with the Arsenal player only shown a yellow card.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

There were also three players who were incorrectly shown a second yellow card.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

That was a yellow card and, as Belluz was already on a caution, he was dismissed.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

So from Tinie Tempah's half-time show to a burning yellow card, here are some of the best, "not serious" bits.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

In frustration, Mandela pushed off, drawing a yellow card.

From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John

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