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

The Lebanese Red Cross said that four of its paramedics were also injured, according to The Associated Press. —NBC News, 4 Oct. 2024

That means that Ford Philanthropy will match up to $100,000 for Team Rubicon, for Red Cross and for Feeding America for a total donation potential of $600,000, Culler said. —Jamie L. Lareau, Detroit Free Press, 4 Oct. 2024

Additionally, Augusta National Golf Club, the Community Foundation for the CSRA, and the Medical College of Georgia Foundation have made separate contributions to support the response and recovery efforts, led by the American Red Cross and other local community partners. —Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2024

The Lebanese army said two soldiers were killed by Israeli strikes in separate incidents in south Lebanon on Thursday, one in an attack on a military post and another in a strike on a rescue mission with the Lebanese Red Cross. —Timour Azhari and Ari Rabinovitch, USA TODAY, 3 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1866, in the meaning defined above

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