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

In addition to her acting talents, Brown has made a name for herself in the fashion world thanks to her '80s wardrobe on Stranger Things and her stylish IRL red-carpet looks. — Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026

Maher poked fun at the extensive renovations during a red-carpet interview with APT. — Edward Segarra, USA Today, 29 June 2026

Noun

On June 29, workers were seen installing a red carpet on the venue's signature stairs, only to rip it up a short time later. — Bryan West, USA Today, 2 July 2026

The couple made their red carpet debut at the 2011 Vanity Fair Oscar Party, and in 2016 PEOPLE confirmed their engagement after Huntington-Whiteley was spotted wearing a diamond ring at the Golden Globes. — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 1 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