: a greeting or reception marked by ceremonial courtesy
—usually used in the phrase roll out the red carpet
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Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Sabrina Carpenter’s showgirl twist Sabrina Carpenter has made halter necks and strapless gowns her red-carpet staples of late.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2025
Curtis was spotted smiling and standing along the side of the red carpet in casual all-black attire that included a sweater and casual black slacks.
—Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
In fact, a red-carpet old-Hollywood wattage throwdown may be a lost Zen art.
—Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Sabrina Carpenter’s showgirl twist Sabrina Carpenter has made halter necks and strapless gowns her red-carpet staples of late.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
Last week, Dockery walked the red carpet at the film’s world premiere in London, revealing a baby bump under her soft blue custom Prada gown.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2025
Curtis was spotted smiling and standing along the side of the red carpet in casual all-black attire that included a sweater and casual black slacks.
—Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
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“Red-carpet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/red-carpet. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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