Red Cross

noun

1. an international philanthropic organization Red Cross Society, 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.

Red Cross

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

Example Sentences

“As this pandemic wears on, the need for blood remains constant,” Baia Lasky, chief medical director of Red Cross biomedical services, said in a statement.

From Washington Post

For donors who have recently been vaccinated against the virus, there is not typically a need to wait unless a donor is having symptoms after vaccination, according to Red Cross guidelines.

From Washington Post

In addition to a nine-inning game, there were now drills with bats wielded as if they were rifles, Liberty Bond drives and Red Cross charity events.

From Time

Last week the Red Cross was sent to the region to “urgently collect 30 bodies.”

From The Daily Beast

In this capacity, Spitz provided information on the German Red Cross and the Bavarian Separatist Movement in southern Germany.

From The Daily Beast

She spent 12-hour days at the Red Cross canteen, doing whatever was needed.

From The Daily Beast

A plunge in American Red Cross blood donations could leave hospitals scrambling, officials say.

From The Daily Beast

This week, the Red Cross released a public plea—coupled with a social media push—in the hopes of boosting donations quickly.

From The Daily Beast

Mabel Andrews came once to a meeting and in businesslike fashion explained the Red Cross dressings and gave a lesson in bandaging.

From Project Gutenberg

Even the Red Cross had unwittingly spread its protection over more than one German agent.

From Project Gutenberg

She heard of the rehabilitation of Belgium, and portable hospitals, and millions of dollars, and Red Cross trains.

From Project Gutenberg

Even when the Red Cross men and women carried out the injured, Isabel did not hear a groan.

From Project Gutenberg

As soon as the weather moderated some of the enthusiastic women were busy getting up a Red Cross collection for Germany.

From Project Gutenberg