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 local Red Cross was helping with the search but could not say how many people remained buried, volunteer Gervais Ganagoro said. — ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026

Authorities open a criminal investigation into the collapse of multiple tunnels at the Zamboye site, as workers describe chaotic, dangerous rescue efforts and Red Cross teams warn the toll will rise. — Jean Fernand Koena, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026

The American Red Cross is currently operating a 24-hour shelter at the Earl Watson Community Center, where residents can sleep, stay cool, eat meals and charge phones and other devices. — Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 20 Aug. 2026

Lakefront staff then will send donations to the Washington Township Adult Center, which has been used as an American Red Cross shelter since the weekend. — John Tufts, IndyStar, 19 Aug. 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