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

Scarlett Johansson and Jonathan Bailey have been making waves online for their red-carpet kisses during the promotion of Jurassic World Rebirth. —Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 26 June 2025

Wintour also steered Condé Nast through its digital pivot, all while transforming the Met Gala into fashion’s most coveted, cinematic red-carpet event (Wintour became co-chair of the prestigious event in 1995). —Jailynn Taylor, Essence, 26 June 2025

Noun

The pair appeared head over heels, walking hand in hand on the red carpet together. —Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2025

The Fenty Beauty founder showed off her baby bump on the red carpet in a light blue custom Chanel semi-sheer silk chiffon top and skirt embellished with sequins, crystals and feathers. —Escher Walcott, People.com, 30 June 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