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

Neither look is particularly noteworthy on its own—Chalamet has worn wilder looks in even bolder colors, and Jenner is nothing if not always looking to make a red-carpet splash—but together? —Sam Reed, Glamour, 9 Dec. 2025

For the event’s opening night—now in its 22nd year—Ortega opted for a quietly dramatic (and a little bit divisive) red-carpet moment. —Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 29 Nov. 2025

Noun

Elsewhere, the likes of Anya Taylor-Joy—styled by Law Roach—continues to experiment and revamp the sheer red carpet look—with the actor looking to Haider Ackermann’s smartly sexy vision at Tom Ford. —Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 10 Dec. 2025

Following their concert appearance, the couple were spotted together at the 2023 US Open and the 2024 Golden Globes before making their red carpet debut at the 70th David Di Donatello Awards in May 2025. —Rebecca Aizin, PEOPLE, 9 Dec. 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