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

Once employed for red-carpet transformations for some ultra-glamorous lengths, extensions are increasingly becoming an everyday styling tool as a way to add density, movement, or just a few extra inches without fundamentally changing a cut. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 20 Sep. 2026

Ahead of the New York premiere on September 16, Reinhart did just that by stepping out in a chic fall outfit that’s not just covetable, but actually practical for those of us who don’t have a red-carpet event coming up. — Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 17 Sep. 2026

Noun

At last Monday’s Emmy Awards, actress Florence Pugh caused a sensation on the red carpet in a Vivienne Westwood goddess gown. — Miami Herald, 19 Sep. 2026

Mariska Hargitay Ahead of her hosting gig at the 2026 Emmys, Mariska Hargitay hit the red carpet in a red sequin dress with a fringe trim by Monse. — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 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