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

If the powerful winter storm knocks out your electricity, the American Red Cross advises people to be ready with emergency preparedness kits that include coolers, ice, water, flashlights and batteries, a first aid kit, a seven-day supply of medications and more. —Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 25 Jan. 2026

But even with conditions between 13 and 31 degrees, the American Red Cross recommends taking indoor breaks every half hour. —Cailey Gleeson, jsonline.com, 22 Jan. 2026

The American Red Cross recommends gathering supplies in advance, like first aid kits and food, and making sure your home is ready for winter. —Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026

Pipes that are more likely to freeze are those exposed to cold in uninsulated areas, including crawl spaces and attics, as well as outdoor hoses, swimming pool supply lines and water sprinkler lines, according to American Red Cross. —Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 22 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1866, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Red Cross

• across
• backcross
• crisscross
• lacrosse
• recross
• tomas
• albatross
• applesauce
• barabbas
• helios
• kshatriyas
• blas

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