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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
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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
According to the American Red Cross and the weather service, here is how to prepare:
If there are water supply lines in the garage, keep your garage doors closed.
—Staff Reports, The Arizona Republic, 6 Apr. 2024
The bank is partnering with the American Red Cross to host blood drives in different locations during the week of the anniversary.
—The Courier-Journal, 4 Apr. 2024
The American Red Cross recommends having food, water and medicine in two separate kits on hand for any emergency.
—Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 2 Apr. 2024
According to the update from the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, health services in northern Gaza have been largely destroyed and the healthcare system in southern Gaza is on the brink of collapse.
—Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
The Northern Englishman recently sold 120 guitars and amplifiers, with charities the British Red Cross, Tusk, Brave Hearts of the North East and Teenage Cancer Trust among the beneficiaries.
—Lars Brandle, Billboard, 19 Mar. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1866, in the meaning defined above
Dictionary Entries Near Red Cross
Cite this Entry
“Red Cross.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Red%20Cross. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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
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