red-carpet

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adjective

red-car·​pet ˈred-ˈkär-pət How to pronounce red-carpet (audio)
: 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

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Adjective
The full Bacon family had a rare red-carpet moment earlier this month, appearing together at the Hollywood premiere of A Complete Unknown. Jen Juneau, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024 Armani’s leadership extends far beyond pioneering red-carpet fashion moments, shaping the brand’s approach to philanthropy, staff welfare, and public welfare initiatives. Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Noun
From Willy Chavarria on the red carpet to an ever-growing collection of classic sneakers for day, the young director has become quite the one to watch—blending the effortless swagger of West Coast workwear with a deep reverence for cultural storytelling. Shelton Boyd-Griffith, Vogue, 1 Jan. 2025 Chappell Roan had a banner year in 2024, with so many unique looks on the red carpet and stage that the singer decided to rank her own styles to say goodbye to her epic year. Daniel S. Levine, People.com, 31 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for red-carpet 

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of red-carpet was in 1934

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Cite this Entry

“Red-carpet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/red-carpet. Accessed 9 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

red-carpet

adjective
red-car·​pet
-ˈkär-pət
: marked by ceremonial courtesy
red-carpet treatment

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