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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
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
As for the other prong: He’s traveled as far as Nashville and St. Louis to keep up his regular Red Cross donations.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 13 May 2024
The American Red Cross and Fire Department’s Victims Assistance unit are working with the apartment management to obtain shelter.
—Sarah Nelson, The Indianapolis Star, 7 May 2024
Some members of the American Red Cross were deployed to support the family and their neighbors.
—Emilee Coblentz, USA TODAY, 7 May 2024
That means donations to the group are tax deductible, like gifts to a food bank or the American Red Cross.
—David A. Fahrenthold, New York Times, 6 May 2024
Shelters have opened across the region, including nine by the American Red Cross.
—CBS News, 4 May 2024
Through collaborations with Narok's County and National Government, Mara Elephant Project, and community members, 36 people have been rescued by air and 25 through an aqua rescue team, Kenya Red Cross said.
—Emma Ogao, ABC News, 2 May 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 28 May. 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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