: a greeting or reception marked by ceremonial courtesy
—usually used in the phrase roll out the red carpet
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Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 15 Feb. 2026
Robert Pattinson and Suki Waterhouse Since their red-carpet debut in 2022, Suki Waterhouse and Robert Pattinson have shared a similar aesthetic.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 14 Feb. 2026
Krista Carter, InStyle, 17 Feb. 2026
Venerated talent and celebrities like Angela Bassett and Jennifer Hudson hit the red carpet on Monday night for the annual American Black Film Festival Honors in Los Angeles.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 17 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
Nicole Kidman is batting 1,000 with her recent red-carpet and street style looks, but recently she's been outdoing herself with my favorite glam of her career.
—Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 15 Feb. 2026
Robert Pattinson and Suki Waterhouse Since their red-carpet debut in 2022, Suki Waterhouse and Robert Pattinson have shared a similar aesthetic.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 14 Feb. 2026
Noun
The result is a red carpet-ready look that is elegant and polished.
—Krista Carter, InStyle, 17 Feb. 2026
Venerated talent and celebrities like Angela Bassett and Jennifer Hudson hit the red carpet on Monday night for the annual American Black Film Festival Honors in Los Angeles.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 17 Feb. 2026
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“Red-carpet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/red-carpet. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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