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

News of his death broke shortly before he was set to make a rare red-carpet appearance at the Beverly Hills Film Festival Tuesday night. —Bethy Squires, Vulture, 3 Apr. 2025

The Met Gala is undoubtedly the biggest red-carpet event of the spring, and 2025’s will be no different. —Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 31 Mar. 2025

Noun

Among the details Barrymore shared, the actress revealed why Diaz opted to go barefoot on the red carpet. —Julia Teti, Footwear News, 28 Mar. 2025

The content creator, who now doubles as a professional wrestler, spoke with PEOPLE exclusively on the red carpet at the N.Y.C. premiere of Paul American about his early videos shared on YouTube and the now-defunct Vine. —Skyler Caruso, People.com, 28 Mar. 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