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

Organizations such as Operation Kindness, Rescue Dogs Rock NYC and the American Red Cross teamed up with models, designers and pet influencers to walk the runway, competing for one of three cash prizes in the categories of People’s Choice, Publisher’s Pick and Judges’ Pick. —Ty Gaskins, WWD, 6 Sep. 2024

One person also sustained injuries from a fall, the German Red Cross said, while the majority of the remaining injuries were smoke inhalation-related. —Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 18 Aug. 2024

Chan says the American Heart Association and the American Red Cross have significantly intensified their efforts to boost CPR training in historically underserved communities. —Nia McLean, CNN, 15 Aug. 2024

Tents have been set up nearby for those displaced by the landslide, Uganda Red Cross said. —Reuters, NBC News, 11 Aug. 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