: a greeting or reception marked by ceremonial courtesy
—usually used in the phrase roll out the red carpet
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Maggie Coughlan, Vanity Fair, 1 Mar. 2026
The event includes small-venue shows, workshops, masterclasses, and a closing red-carpet concert at Florida Memorial University’s Lou Rawls Center for the Performing Arts.
—Fernando Gonzalez, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
Alexandra Hildreth, Vogue, 3 Mar. 2026
On the Wicked red carpet, Michelle Yeoh proved that the glamorous hue is just as great on a tousled bob.
—Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 3 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
Can’t get enough red-carpet fashion?
—Maggie Coughlan, Vanity Fair, 1 Mar. 2026
The event includes small-venue shows, workshops, masterclasses, and a closing red-carpet concert at Florida Memorial University’s Lou Rawls Center for the Performing Arts.
—Fernando Gonzalez, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
Noun
On last night’s Actor Awards red carpet (formerly known as the SAG Awards), Emma Stone’s lilac Louis Vuitton reopened the case for a simple slip dress and matching cardigan.
—Alexandra Hildreth, Vogue, 3 Mar. 2026
On the Wicked red carpet, Michelle Yeoh proved that the glamorous hue is just as great on a tousled bob.
—Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 3 Mar. 2026
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“Red-carpet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/red-carpet. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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