red-carpet

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adjective

red-car·​pet ˈred-ˈkär-pət 

: marked by ceremonial courtesy

red-carpet treatment

red carpet

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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 40th edition of the festival will screen 157 films across five red-carpet premieres, 12 special screenings, 13 luminaries selections, 18 discovery titles, 16 world cinema selections, 17 documentaries and many more. — Isabelle Farina, Variety, 29 Sep. 2026

For her red-carpet premiere look, Pugh wore a selection from Erdem’s resort 2027 collection. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026

Noun

This week's quiz spotlights red carpet moments and Hollywood confessions. — Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2026

Celebrities came out in force on the red carpet before taking in the five-time Tony winning musical that has serious local ties. — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 2 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