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

While no injuries were reported, local American Red Cross volunteers of the Disaster Action Team from the Greater Miami & the Keys Chapter coordinated emergency aid to the 98 people impacted by the fire. —Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2025

In 2021, the couple partnered with the American Red Cross to spread the word about how crucial blood donations are. —Jacqueline Weiss, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2025

On May 24, 1945, the same day that the flamethrowers went into action, Lily and Eva performed in a Red Cross concert at Belsen, presumably in the evening after the destruction. —Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2025

Many are facing mental health challenges but find support from Red Cross staff and fellow residents. —Ricardo Torres, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 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