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

Tesla under pressure But just hours before the viral red-carpet showdown between Jared Leto and Optimus, Peter Hinterdobler, a veteran Tesla robot mechanic, filed a lawsuit against the company. —Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2025

Hilton, who has long gravitated toward maximalist statements, has revisited Westwood’s aesthetic throughout her career — from corseted silhouettes at red-carpet appearances to platform-heavy performance looks. —Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 4 Oct. 2025

Noun

Her subsequent press wardrobe, in comparison, has delighted in her signature red carpet and glitzy event style, with super-feminine, dramatic silhouettes and princessy aesthetics. —Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2025

The epic-length adaptation of the seminal Mary Shelley novel premiered at Venice Film Festival before enjoying surprise screenings at Telluride Film Festival and another red carpet at the Toronto International Film Festival. —J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025

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