# carded

/ˈkɑɹdɪd/ (US) · /kˈɑːdɪd/ (UK) · CEFR C2 · Verb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/carded
Updated: 2026-05-28

## Definition

to have your name and team written on a card by an official. This usually happens when a player is sent off or gets a yellow card in a game.

For teachers: to have one's name recorded on a card by an official, typically as a result of a foul or misconduct. Often used in the context of sports like football or rugby to indicate a player's removal from the field.

## Examples

- The player was carded for a dangerous tackle.
- After the referee carded the captain for dissent, the team had to play the final ten minutes with ten men.
- The referee carded the defender for a second foul, effectively ending the player's participation in the championship match and shifting the momentum in favor of the opposing team.

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