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

Half of Kenya's 47 counties have been affected by the flooding, which has killed at least 32 people and displaced more than 40,000 others from their homes, according to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), which cited the Kenya Red Cross Society. —Emma Ogao, ABC News, 25 Apr. 2024

All of the instructors are trained and certified by the American Red Cross and most of them also serve as lifeguards at the pools. —Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2024

The American Red Cross is assisting with the needs of those displaced. —Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2024

The fire is under investigation and the family is being assisted by American Red Cross. —Jeff A. Chamer, Charlotte Observer, 18 Apr. 2024

Here’s what to do in an earthquake, according to the USGS, Red Cross and researchers. —Justine McDaniel, Washington Post, 6 Apr. 2024

Some of the other organizations on the district's three-page list are the American Red Cross, Arkansas Special Olympics, Arkansas Repertory Theatre, Quapaw Area Council-Boy Scouts, Little Rock Animal Village and Asbury United Methodist Church Food and Diaper Pantry. —Cynthia Howell, arkansasonline.com, 14 Apr. 2024

The American Red Cross says having traveled to or lived in a malaria-risk country can move your chances of giving blood to a later time. —Rachel Swalin, Health, 7 Apr. 2024

Pauker’s guests on that day were from the Swiss Red Cross. —William Booth, Washington Post, 6 Apr. 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