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

Rounding out the top 10 for under 30 givers: World Central Kitchen (2), UNICEF (4), Red Cross (5), St. Jude’s (7), Mercy Corps (8), Doctors Without Borders (9) and Save The Children Federation (10). —Maria Gracia Santillana Linares, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024

The Uganda Red Cross Society reported that 13 bodies have been recovered, but the rescue operation continues in the mountainous Bulambuli district, which is prone to landslides. —Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024

The American Red Cross is assisting six families with recovery resources, including financial assistance, mental and emotional support and help replacing essential items lost in the fire, a spokesperson said. —Dillon Mullan, Baltimore Sun, 26 Nov. 2024

Beyond her recent Alexander McQueen look, Princess Charlene has styled other designer pieces, most notably for Monaco’s annual Red Cross Ball. —Julia Teti, WWD, 25 Nov. 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