Red Cross

noun

: a red Greek cross on a white background used as the emblem of the International Red Cross

Examples of Red Cross in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The American Red Cross has guidelines on how to prepare for an earthquake as well. Stephanie Elam, CNN, 16 Oct. 2024 The American Red Cross has received more than 11,000 reunification requests from family members searching for loved ones, the agency said, but did not say how many of those requests have been resolved. Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024 Hurricane Helene, Milton relief efforts American Red Cross The American Red Cross is among the agencies sending workers to help those recovering from Hurricane Helene in North Carolina. Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 11 Oct. 2024 The money goes toward organizations like the American Red Cross and Salvation Army plus in-kind donations for items like baby formula. Alex Golden, Axios, 11 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for Red Cross 

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Word History

First Known Use

1866, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Red Cross was in 1866

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“Red Cross.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Red%20Cross. Accessed 30 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

red cross

noun
: a red cross on a white background used as an emblem for hospitals and for an international organization that provides aid especially in areas of war or disaster

Medical Definition

Red Cross

noun
: a red Greek cross on a white ground adopted by the Geneva convention of 1864 as the emblem to identify noncombat installations, vehicles, and personnel ministering to the sick and wounded in war and now used as the emblem of the International Red Cross and its affiliates not only in war but in disaster relief and other humanitarian services

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