yellow card

American  

noun

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

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yellow card British  

noun

1. 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

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

adjective

1. serving as a warning; intended to warn

   a yellow card system is in place

Example Sentences

Earlier in the game, Bayern manager Vincent Kompany and his players were also left incensed when PSG left-back Nuno Mendes escaped a second yellow card for a handball.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

Referee Oliver produced a yellow card, which would be supportable because the point of contact on Doku was very low, on the boot.

From BBC • May 5, 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

Max slides the money into the slot, and the machine clinks and hums before it spits out a yellow card.

From "The Sky at Our Feet" by Nadia Hashimi