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 Mental anguish frequently spliced with the physical pain of near-constant hunger, with captives forced to self-ration a combination of small Red Cross parcels — containing canned food, powdered milk and other items — and camp meals, formed mostly of stodgy bread and thin broth. Jack Bantock, CNN, 9 Mar. 2024 The American Red Cross was working to provide temporary housing for residents who were displaced by the fire. Grace Hase, The Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2024 Polio is often a live vaccine and the American Red Cross website also lists these and other live vaccines as reasons to delay a donation by 2-4 weeks. Victoria Forster, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024 Her organization already does thousands of 10-minute trainings per year and many local organizations, especially the local chapters of the American Heart Association and the American Red Cross, also operate similar programs. Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Feb. 2024 According to the American Red Cross and the weather service, here is how to prepare: If there are water supply lines in the garage, keep your garage doors closed. Staff Reports, The Arizona Republic, 23 Feb. 2024 In addition to appearing on TV shows and specials over the years, Broadbent was honored by Essence magazine, The Grio, Ebony, the American Red Cross and others. Michelle Garcia, NBC News, 21 Feb. 2024 The Prince of Wales, 41, spent Tuesday morning visiting the headquarters of the British Red Cross in central London and released a rare statement on the crisis in the Middle East and Gaza Strip ahead of his visit. Simon Perry, Peoplemag, 20 Feb. 2024 The American Red Cross and on-scene management are working with those whose homes were destroyed. Rachel Smith, The Courier-Journal, 19 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1866, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Red Cross was in 1866

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“Red Cross.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Red%20Cross. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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

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