Phrase guide

yellow ribbon

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A ribbon worn or displayed to indicate the absence of a loved one, and the hope for their return.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Across languages

Translations

8 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 黃絲帶 /黄丝带 (huángsīdài) — a yellow ribbon used for various purposes
  • Estonian: kollane lint — a yellow ribbon used for various purposes
  • French: ruban jaune — a yellow ribbon used for various purposes
  • Japanese: イエローリボン (ierō ribon) — a yellow ribbon used for various purposes
  • Korean: 노란 리본 (noran ribon) — a yellow ribbon used for various purposes
  • Portuguese: fita amarela — a yellow ribbon used for various purposes
  • Spanish: lazo amarillo — a yellow ribbon used for various purposes
  • Swedish: gula bandet — a yellow ribbon used for various purposes