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

Pascua said the home was a total loss, and Red Cross was called out to assist a resident displaced by the fire. —Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2024

Due to the unpredictable nature of tornadoes and the increase of extreme weather events overall due to climate change, residents need to be prepared for natural disasters more than ever before, American Red Cross spokesperson Stephanie Fox told ABC News in a statement. —Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 13 May 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