: a greeting or reception marked by ceremonial courtesy
—usually used in the phrase roll out the red carpet
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Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 26 June 2025
Wintour also steered Condé Nast through its digital pivot, all while transforming the Met Gala into fashion’s most coveted, cinematic red-carpet event (Wintour became co-chair of the prestigious event in 1995).
—Jailynn Taylor, Essence, 26 June 2025
Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 20 June 2025
Segel and Radomski have been romantically linked since 2023 and made their red carpet debut at the 2024 Golden Globes, where Segel was nominated for his role as a grieving therapist on the acclaimed Apple TV+ dramedy Shrinking.
—EW.com, 19 June 2025
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Adjective
Scarlett Johansson and Jonathan Bailey have been making waves online for their red-carpet kisses during the promotion of Jurassic World Rebirth.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 26 June 2025
Wintour also steered Condé Nast through its digital pivot, all while transforming the Met Gala into fashion’s most coveted, cinematic red-carpet event (Wintour became co-chair of the prestigious event in 1995).
—Jailynn Taylor, Essence, 26 June 2025
Noun
United rolled out the red carpet that evening, with Heaven seated in the directors’ box in the Sir Bobby Charlton Stand.
—Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 20 June 2025
Segel and Radomski have been romantically linked since 2023 and made their red carpet debut at the 2024 Golden Globes, where Segel was nominated for his role as a grieving therapist on the acclaimed Apple TV+ dramedy Shrinking.
—EW.com, 19 June 2025
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“Red-carpet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/red-carpet. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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