: a greeting or reception marked by ceremonial courtesy
—usually used in the phrase roll out the red carpet
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Elie Y. Katz, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
This clean look is particularly modern and perfect for glamorous red-carpet appearances à la Dakota Johnson, as well as everyday wear.
—Lina-Marie Baatz, Glamour, 7 July 2025
Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 14 July 2025
The new couple made their red carpet debut at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington, D.C., in April 2015.
—Erin Clack, People.com, 14 July 2025
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Adjective
Grab-and-go breakfast items deserve red-carpet treatment at your entrance.
—Elie Y. Katz, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
This clean look is particularly modern and perfect for glamorous red-carpet appearances à la Dakota Johnson, as well as everyday wear.
—Lina-Marie Baatz, Glamour, 7 July 2025
Noun
While speaking to Entertainment Tonight on the red carpet at the Los Angeles premiere of Smurfs on Sunday (July 13), the superstar opened up about how her dad, Ronald Fenty — who died at the age of 70 in May — influenced her own parenting style.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 14 July 2025
The new couple made their red carpet debut at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington, D.C., in April 2015.
—Erin Clack, People.com, 14 July 2025
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“Red-carpet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/red-carpet. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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