Red Cross

American  

Also red cross

noun

1. an international philanthropic organization Red Cross Society, formed in consequence of the Geneva Convention of 1864, to care for the sick and wounded in war, secure neutrality of nurses, hospitals, etc., and help relieve suffering caused by pestilence, floods, fires, and other calamities.

2. a branch of this organization.

   the American Red Cross.

3. the English national emblem of St. George's cross.

4. Geneva cross.

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Red Cross British  

noun

1. an international humanitarian organization ( Red Cross Society ) formally established by the Geneva Convention of 1864. It was originally limited to providing medical care for war casualties, but its services now include liaison between prisoners of war and their families, relief to victims of natural disasters, etc

2. any national branch of this organization

3. the emblem of this organization, consisting of a red cross on a white background

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Example Sentences

The Red Cross said military barracks "are often in isolated locations and, by their very nature, can retraumatise people who have fled conflict and persecution".

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026

On a sunny February day, a group of a half dozen neighbors lined up for Red Cross parcels of essentials such as food and hygiene products.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

Police, emergency services and the Red Cross could not confirm reports of deaths during the protests.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

The Red Cross has opened seven emergency shelters for people affected by the mandatory evacuations.

From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026

And, with that, she is once again the strict German Red Cross nurse, and we are her charges.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler