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

With donations from the Hawaii Community Foundation and the American Red Cross, CNHA increased the payment to $500 per person and extended the program to 12 months. —Gabriela Aoun Angueira, Los Angeles Times, 26 Dec. 2024

Six homes received major damage from the tornado, according to an assessment by the American Red Cross. —Lynn Kutter, arkansasonline.com, 25 Dec. 2024

Adams Earley became active in Dayton civic affairs, serving on the boards of Sinclair Community College, American Red Cross Dayton chapter, Dayton Metro Housing Authority, Dayton Opera Company and Dayton Power & Light Co. The Charity Adams Earley Girls Academy in Dayton is named after her. —Laura A. Bischoff, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024

In the wake of Helene, American Red Cross spokesperson Stephanie Fox says the nonprofit provided large emergency shelters in Asheville, N.C., to people needing housing — and Fox says identification is not required for assistance. —Nate Perez, NPR, 23 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1866, in the meaning defined above

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