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

The glamorous Emmy winner known for Loewe red-carpet looks and starring on prestige dramedy The Bear is returning to full-bore silly in order to play America’s favorite beagle. — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 6 Aug. 2026

Sometimes, Steve and Nancy share red-carpet moments with their children. — Kelly Allen, PEOPLE, 5 Aug. 2026

Noun

Their older daughters, Alexia Barroso and 20-year-old Isabella Damon, were not photographed on the red carpet. — Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026

Stan confirmed Wallis’s pregnancy in a May 2026 interview with Deadline, shortly before The Mummy actress debuted her baby bump on the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 4 Aug. 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