yellow ribbon

noun

1. a yellow-colored ribbon displayed as a symbol of solidarity with soldiers in combat, political hostages, etc.

Example Sentences

Meanwhile, the Yellow Ribbon movement distributes Ukrainian symbols in occupied territories.

From BBC

Wearing a yellow ribbon in her hair, the symbol used by the charity organization Bring Them Home Now, she dedicated her semifinals performance to the hostages taken by Hamas-led militants during the Oct.

From Los Angeles Times

He also met with Israel’s president, Isaac Herzog, who presented the actor with an Israeli dog tag necklace and small pin of a yellow ribbon – symbols of solidarity with the dozens of hostages who remain in Hamas captivity.

From Seattle Times

Other family members of the hostages kicked off the parade, marching silently at the front with a giant yellow ribbon.

From Seattle Times

He loved American movies such as ”Easy Rider” and “Midnight Cowboy” and westerns such as “She Wore a Yellow Ribbon.”

From Los Angeles Times