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

Proceeds from a performance of single With a Little Help from My Friends will support the American Red Cross and those impacted by the California wildfires. —Marc Berman, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025

The fire department’s Special Services Unit worked with the American Red Cross to help the seven families that were displaced following the fire. —Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 14 Jan. 2025

Melissa Altman of Red Cross San Diego will talk about human preparedness and go-bags. —Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2025

Throughout the game, the broadcast delivered calls to action to organize donations for the NFL’s partnership with the American Red Cross. —Cale Clinton, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025

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