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

Pugh, who has been delighting in a particularly romantic streak of red-carpet dressing of late, wore a gown from Wiederhoeft’s spring 2027 collection, styled by longtime collaborator Rebecca Corbin-Murray. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2026

Related The split comes only months after Kelly and Reynolds made their red-carpet debut as a couple at the 2026 Museum of Contemporary Art Gala in Los Angeles on May 30. — Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 7 Oct. 2026

Noun

In fact, the red carpet will be rolled out to travelers who happen to have affiliations with clubs in Chicago, Boston, and Philadelphia, to name but a few. — Mark Cecil, Robb Report, 10 Oct. 2026

This particular footwear has been becoming increasingly trendy in recent years, with many a platform shoe strutting down the 2026 Primetime Emmy red carpet. — Erin Wisti, Footwear News, 10 Oct. 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