: a greeting or reception marked by ceremonial courtesy
—usually used in the phrase roll out the red carpet
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Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 1 June 2026
In October, the singer flaunted her blonde hairstyle during a red-carpet appearance at the Pride of Britain Awards at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 29 May 2026
Lara Walsh, InStyle, 3 June 2026
Chase Infiniti and Kerry Washington walk the red carpet together to show off their new Gotham Awards in New York City on June 1.
—People Staff, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
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Adjective
The 2025 Met Gala served as their red-carpet debut.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 1 June 2026
In October, the singer flaunted her blonde hairstyle during a red-carpet appearance at the Pride of Britain Awards at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 29 May 2026
Noun
Jennifer Lopez was a vision in iridescent florals—and appeared to be wearing nothing but the blossoms—for her latest red carpet appearance.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 3 June 2026
Chase Infiniti and Kerry Washington walk the red carpet together to show off their new Gotham Awards in New York City on June 1.
—People Staff, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
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“Red-carpet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/red-carpet. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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