Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

yellow-card

noun

ˈjɛloʊ kɑrd

Definition

A yellow card is an official warning issued by a referee to a player in a soccer match for misconduct.

Examples

The player received a yellow card for tripping his opponent.
After accumulating three yellow cards in the tournament, he faced suspension for the next match.
The referee showed the yellow card to remind players to keep their cool.

Meaning

The term is commonly used in sports, particularly soccer, to indicate that a player has committed a foul or unsporting behavior. Receiving a yellow card serves as a caution, and the player is alerted that further misconduct may lead to a red card, resulting in expulsion from the game.