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 fire has since been extinguished, and the American Red Cross has been notified to assist those affected. — Abby Dodge, CBS News, 6 Nov. 2026

The American Red Cross is assisting those left homeless by the blaze with temporary housing. — ABC News, 5 Nov. 2026

The Blue Island Police Department is working with the American Red Cross to secure temporary housing for residents displaced by the fire. — Elena Tittel, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026

Cleopatra Due to the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, Klum held her 2012 Halloween party in December and raised money for the American Red Cross. — Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 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