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

Thousands of homes were destroyed by the disaster, David Fisher, the Nepal delegation head of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, told reporters in Geneva on Friday. — Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026

At least two small businesses are offering free laundry options in Gary on Friday and Saturday, while the American Red Cross clarified that city residents can use the free laundry trailer at Hudson Campbell Fitness Center. — Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2026

Four families are displaced and the American Red Cross is on the scene providing assistance. — Joe Brandt, CBS News, 26 Aug. 2026

The American Red Cross will assist them with their immediate needs. — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Aug. 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
• menelaus

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