: a greeting or reception marked by ceremonial courtesy
—usually used in the phrase roll out the red carpet
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The Week Uk, TheWeek, 22 Apr. 2026
While there’s no glory in this work — no red-carpet ceremony awaiting us at the end of the year — there’s no bowing and scraping, either.
—Nick Morton, HollywoodReporter, 20 Apr. 2026
Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 22 Apr. 2026
The Sheep Detectives star Nicholas Braun is fashion-forward for the red carpet at the film's premiere in New York City on April 19.
—Katie Hill, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
Kristen Bell, Rachel Sennott and Natasha Rothwell have all mentioned taking the pill at red-carpet events over the past year.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 22 Apr. 2026
While there’s no glory in this work — no red-carpet ceremony awaiting us at the end of the year — there’s no bowing and scraping, either.
—Nick Morton, HollywoodReporter, 20 Apr. 2026
Noun
Wilson has been extremely private about her relationships, but her heart opened up on the 2023 ACM’s red carpet.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 22 Apr. 2026
The Sheep Detectives star Nicholas Braun is fashion-forward for the red carpet at the film's premiere in New York City on April 19.
—Katie Hill, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
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“Red-carpet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/red-carpet. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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