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 American Red Cross is assisting the family. — Star-Telegram Staff. Produced With Ai Assistance, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 June 2026

The Greek Red Cross has issued a public health warning about the fish, outlining first-aid protocols for bleeding caused by potential bites and warning of the deadly neurotoxin in the fish’s organs. — ABC News, 26 June 2026

The Venezuelan Red Cross has said urgent medical care including trauma care and psychological support are needed as residents are reeling from the tragedy. — Uriel Blanco, CNN Money, 26 June 2026

After Superstorm Sandy, the American Red Cross used it for a mobile kitchen and a staging area for relief. — Henry Kornaros, Curbed, 26 June 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