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

Further south in Lebanon, a paramedic was killed after an Israeli strike hit a Red Cross ambulance. —Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 11 Mar. 2026

The American Red Cross provided emergency assistance, and no injuries were reported, according to the post. —Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Mar. 2026

Kenya Red Cross Secretary-General Ahmed Idris said search and rescue teams were working tirelessly to assist those stranded. —ABC News, 7 Mar. 2026

The American Red Cross advises that, during a power outage, gas generators be operated outdoors at least 20 feet away from windows and doors to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning. —Christa Swanson, CBS News, 6 Mar. 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