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

Custom pieces were also trending this red-carpet, with more masculine, blinged-out, and colorful suits were the center of the carpet. — Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

But compared with last year — when Jacob Elordi, Dwayne Johnson, Emma Stone, George Clooney and Julia Roberts helped turn Venice into a red-carpet supernova — the wattage is noticeably dimmer. — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 23 July 2026

Noun

While speaking to Flow Space on the red carpet earlier this year, Big Mistakes actress Elizabeth Perkins shared a message for midlife women who know something feels wrong — even when their doctors insist otherwise. — Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 29 July 2026

In the last year alone, fans have waited with bated breath to see their favorite famous couples make their red carpet debut, perform onstage together, or host their lavish wedding in the heart of New York. — Adrianne Reece, InStyle, 28 July 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