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

At least 12 Lebanese Civil Defense first responders and 16 Lebanese Red Cross paramedics have been killed in strikes. —Allegra Goodwin and Tamara Qiblawi, CNN, 2 Nov. 2024

To support affected communities, the American Red Cross spent 262 of the last 365 days responding to at least 10 concurrent major disasters across the country. —Trevor Riggen, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024

Firefighters put out the blaze, and the American Red Cross began looking for a place for the residents to stay. —Christine Dempsey, Connecticut Post, 1 Nov. 2024

According to the American Red Cross and the weather service, here is how to prepare: If there are water supply lines in the garage, keep your garage doors closed. —Staff Reports, The Arizona Republic, 29 Oct. 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