yellow ribbon

American  

noun

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

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Example Sentences

Some attendees carried Israeli flags and some wore the yellow ribbon that has come to symbolise Israel's hostage ordeal for more than two years.

From Barron's

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

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