: 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
Recent Examples on the Web
Elycia Rubin, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2025
The two then debuted their relationship in February 2022, first through their comical social media skits and then via a hard launch red-carpet debut at a film screening.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 29 Sep. 2025
Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2025
The epic-length adaptation of the seminal Mary Shelley novel premiered at Venice Film Festival before enjoying surprise screenings at Telluride Film Festival and another red carpet at the Toronto International Film Festival.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for red-carpet
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Adjective
Behind the scenes, both male and female red-carpet regulars are slipping into Shapetress, a serene Santa Monica studio, known for non-invasive sculpting treatments.
—Elycia Rubin, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2025
The two then debuted their relationship in February 2022, first through their comical social media skits and then via a hard launch red-carpet debut at a film screening.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 29 Sep. 2025
Noun
Her subsequent press wardrobe, in comparison, has delighted in her signature red carpet and glitzy event style, with super-feminine, dramatic silhouettes and princessy aesthetics.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2025
The epic-length adaptation of the seminal Mary Shelley novel premiered at Venice Film Festival before enjoying surprise screenings at Telluride Film Festival and another red carpet at the Toronto International Film Festival.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for red-carpet
Cite this Entry
“Red-carpet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/red-carpet. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share