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

International Committee of the Red Cross legal adviser Noa Schreuer isn’t sold.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026

Lizzie described her mother as an "incredibly resilient" person, who volunteers at the Red Cross and goes to the gym.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

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

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

The fire at the Utumishi Girls school started in the early hours of Thursday morning when the students were asleep, according to the Kenya Red Cross and police.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

Maybe this Red Cross work has softened her heart.

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson