: 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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Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 18 Apr. 2024
All eyes were on Caitlin Clark at the 2024 WNBA Draft—and her red-carpet fit.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2024
Many red-carpet regulars, anyway, are beholden to their lucrative deals with fashion houses.
—Alexandra Jacobs, New York Times, 16 Apr. 2024
The two then made their red-carpet debut in New York City in October 2022 for the premiere of Cavill's Netflix movie Enola Holmes 2, and were also seen together at the London premiere of the actor's movie Argylle.
—Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 16 Apr. 2024
Now all their hard work has come to fruition: The Outsiders celebrated its opening night April 11 with a glitzy red-carpet event, where both mom and daughter posed for photos.
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 12 Apr. 2024
Roberto Cavalli, whose fashions have been a red-carpet staple for decades, has died, the company bearing the designer’s name announced Friday.
—Christie D’zurilla, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2024
As the host of one of country music's biggest nights for the fourth year in a row, Ballerini wore a whopping 10 looks, including a red-carpet gown, a pantsless performance outfit, and a Barbie movie costume.
—Glamour, 8 Apr. 2024
Although the film bowed to record numbers for that time, there wasn’t a traditional red-carpet premiere, much of the press tour was virtual and the film was released simultaneously on the streaming service formerly known as HBO Max, a circumstance less than ideal to Wingard.
—Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2024
Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 26 Apr. 2024
The morning talk show host completed the look with a large black clutch and pointed-toe heels that matched the color of her gown — and the red carpet!
—Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 26 Apr. 2024
Fantasia appeared on the same red carpet as Randolph in an incredible gown by Mônot—Daniel Hawkins, her longtime stylist, styled her.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 26 Apr. 2024
The red carpet can be streamed on Vogue’s website and will be broadcast on E!
—New York Daily News, The Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2024
Taylor Presents Kanye With Video Vanguard Award at VMAs
In May 2011, Kanye West and Taylor Swift met on the red carpet at the Costume Institute Gala — without incident.
—Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 23 Apr. 2024
Zendaya recently wore a big white bow with her long braid on the red carpet, and Hailey Bieber spent summer 2023 experimenting with hair ribbons.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 22 Apr. 2024
For an evening spent on the red carpet (or the Met steps) that approach comes with a bit of exaggeration.
—Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 20 Apr. 2024
Though Perry, who shares daughter Daisy Dove, 3, with Bloom, has stepped out for a number of red carpets recently, it's been a minute since the two of them have had a fashion-forward red carpet date.
—Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 14 Apr. 2024
Adjective
The red-carpet VIPs were a strange mix of Beatle exes Jane Asher and Cynthia Lennon, A Hard Day’s Night director Richard Lester, a few Hare Krishnas.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 18 Apr. 2024
All eyes were on Caitlin Clark at the 2024 WNBA Draft—and her red-carpet fit.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2024
Many red-carpet regulars, anyway, are beholden to their lucrative deals with fashion houses.
—Alexandra Jacobs, New York Times, 16 Apr. 2024
The two then made their red-carpet debut in New York City in October 2022 for the premiere of Cavill's Netflix movie Enola Holmes 2, and were also seen together at the London premiere of the actor's movie Argylle.
—Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 16 Apr. 2024
Now all their hard work has come to fruition: The Outsiders celebrated its opening night April 11 with a glitzy red-carpet event, where both mom and daughter posed for photos.
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 12 Apr. 2024
Roberto Cavalli, whose fashions have been a red-carpet staple for decades, has died, the company bearing the designer’s name announced Friday.
—Christie D’zurilla, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2024
As the host of one of country music's biggest nights for the fourth year in a row, Ballerini wore a whopping 10 looks, including a red-carpet gown, a pantsless performance outfit, and a Barbie movie costume.
—Glamour, 8 Apr. 2024
Although the film bowed to record numbers for that time, there wasn’t a traditional red-carpet premiere, much of the press tour was virtual and the film was released simultaneously on the streaming service formerly known as HBO Max, a circumstance less than ideal to Wingard.
—Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2024
Noun
Newton interviewed Maye on the red carpet before the draft, and Maye was obviously happy to talk with one of his childhood heroes.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 26 Apr. 2024
The morning talk show host completed the look with a large black clutch and pointed-toe heels that matched the color of her gown — and the red carpet!
—Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 26 Apr. 2024
Fantasia appeared on the same red carpet as Randolph in an incredible gown by Mônot—Daniel Hawkins, her longtime stylist, styled her.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 26 Apr. 2024
The red carpet can be streamed on Vogue’s website and will be broadcast on E!
—New York Daily News, The Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2024
Taylor Presents Kanye With Video Vanguard Award at VMAs
In May 2011, Kanye West and Taylor Swift met on the red carpet at the Costume Institute Gala — without incident.
—Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 23 Apr. 2024
Zendaya recently wore a big white bow with her long braid on the red carpet, and Hailey Bieber spent summer 2023 experimenting with hair ribbons.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 22 Apr. 2024
For an evening spent on the red carpet (or the Met steps) that approach comes with a bit of exaggeration.
—Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 20 Apr. 2024
Though Perry, who shares daughter Daisy Dove, 3, with Bloom, has stepped out for a number of red carpets recently, it's been a minute since the two of them have had a fashion-forward red carpet date.
—Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 14 Apr. 2024
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“Red-carpet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/red-carpet. Accessed 29 Apr. 2024.
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