Salvation Army

noun

: an international religious and charitable group organized on military lines and founded in 1865 by William Booth for evangelizing and social betterment (as of the poor)

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When a hurricane, flood or tornado hit, community members and humanitarian groups, such as the American Red Cross or Salvation Army, brought in food, shelter and medical aid and solicited charitable donations to help people rebuild. Susan L. Cutter, The Conversation, 6 Aug. 2025 Other voiceover works includes stints with Budweiser, Salvation Army, Credit Karma, Herbal Essences, and more. EW.com, 6 Aug. 2025 In the wake of the backlash, Gastonia opened a cooling station inside the former Salvation Army building that is now owned by the city. Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2025 That is the sound of Salvation Army bell ringers outside some Waukesha County supermarkets in July. Jim Riccioli, jsonline.com, 16 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for Salvation Army

Word History

First Known Use

1878, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Salvation Army was in 1878

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“Salvation Army.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Salvation%20Army. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.

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