: a greeting or reception marked by ceremonial courtesy
—usually used in the phrase roll out the red carpet
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Tiziana Cardini, Vogue, 23 Nov. 2025
She was brought in to host the live backstage material for the CMA on TikTok, from red-carpet looks to celebrity catchup after the show.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 21 Nov. 2025
Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 26 Nov. 2025
Since then, the hypnotherapist has joined Aniston to make their official red carpet debut.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 26 Nov. 2025
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Adjective
Among all the awards spotlighting emerging fashion talent, Fashion Trust Arabia shines with glamour, bringing red-carpet energy to the Middle East.
—Tiziana Cardini, Vogue, 23 Nov. 2025
She was brought in to host the live backstage material for the CMA on TikTok, from red-carpet looks to celebrity catchup after the show.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 21 Nov. 2025
Noun
Earlier this year, Chan fielded a question about the possibility of Rush Hour 4 while walking a red carpet.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 26 Nov. 2025
Since then, the hypnotherapist has joined Aniston to make their official red carpet debut.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 26 Nov. 2025
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“Red-carpet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/red-carpet. Accessed 2 Dec. 2025.
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