red-carpet

1 of 2

adjective

red-car·​pet ˈred-ˈkär-pət 

: marked by ceremonial courtesy

red-carpet treatment

red carpet

2 of 2

noun

: a greeting or reception marked by ceremonial courtesy

—usually used in the phrase roll out the red carpet

Examples of red-carpet in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

The reggaeton superstar, who's become known for his androgynous red-carpet style, has previously opened up about his gender-bending aesthetic. —Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026

At red-carpet events last year in New Orleans and this week in the Bay Area, Robinson was feted for his good deeds off the field. —Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026

Noun

Transporting guests to a golden age of travel, a luxury train operator is rolling out the red carpet with a brand-new 1930's-era private dining and events carriage. —Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2026

In the same way that the Berlinale last year hosted the German premiere for A Complete Unknown, which saw its star Timothée Chalamet hit the red carpet in a baby pink ensemble, the festival will welcome Mona Fastvold’s Venice title The Testament Of Anne Lee with Amanda Seyfried. —Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 10 Feb. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

from the traditional laying down of a red carpet for important guests to walk on

First Known Use

Adjective

1947, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1934, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for red-carpet

• carpet

Kids Definition

red-carpet

adjective

red-car·​pet

-ˈkär-pət

: marked by ceremonial courtesy

red-carpet treatment