: a greeting or reception marked by ceremonial courtesy
—usually used in the phrase roll out the red carpet
Examples of red-carpet in a Sentence
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Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 8 July 2024
The new couple made their red-carpet debut at the White House Correspondents’ dinner in late April wearing matching black looks.
—Samantha Allen, Them, 8 July 2024
Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 17 July 2024
Actor Yahya Abdul-Mateen’s red carpet presence is one that captivates.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 12 July 2024
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Adjective
The actor’s partnership with stylist Harry Lambert has produced some of the most memorable red-carpet moments of the 2020s.
—Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 8 July 2024
The new couple made their red-carpet debut at the White House Correspondents’ dinner in late April wearing matching black looks.
—Samantha Allen, Them, 8 July 2024
Noun
The sketch was such a hit that Gosling enlisted Day for a quick reprisal a few weeks later: At the premiere of The Fall Guy, the pair showed up together in costume and walked the red carpet.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 17 July 2024
Actor Yahya Abdul-Mateen’s red carpet presence is one that captivates.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 12 July 2024
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“Red-carpet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/red-carpet. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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