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 worked to relocate those who were displaced after the fire, which includes five adults, six children, five dogs and five cats. —Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 24 July 2025

Drink water, then drink some more water The American Red Cross also recommends avoiding drinks with high sugar, caffeine and alcohol. —Jenny Porter Tilley, Louisville Courier Journal, 24 July 2025

While the Costa Rican Red Cross declared Warner dead at the scene after 20 minutes of CPR, the second individual was taken to a local clinic in Limón for treatment. —Carson Blackwelder, People.com, 23 July 2025

No place outside is safe when thunderstorms are in the area, says Stephanie Fox, a spokesperson for the National Red Cross. —Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 23 July 2025

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