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

Luxury houses began investing more aggressively in red-carpet dressing as the exposure value became impossible to ignore. —Merle Ginsberg, HollywoodReporter, 18 Mar. 2026

On the eve of the 2026 Oscars, where Ethan Hawke was nominated for his soulful turn as Broadway composer Lorenz Hart in Blue Moon, the best actor hopeful considered his humble red-carpet origins. —Vanity Fair, 16 Mar. 2026

Noun

The two children seemed right at home on the red carpet, posing with their parents for photos. —Ralphie Aversa, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026

Supporting cast members Shanica Knowles, Anna Maria Perez de Tagle, and Cody Linley stopped by the red carpet as well. —Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 24 Mar. 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