red-carpet

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adjective

red-car·​pet ˈred-ˈkär-pət How to pronounce red-carpet (audio)
: marked by ceremonial courtesy
red-carpet treatment

red carpet

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noun

: 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
Adjective
Sign in fashion March 12, 2024 After much tussling over Greta Lee on Slack, the Vogue editors have managed to condense an entire awards season’s worth of red-carpet looks down to standout moments from the Golden Globes to the Grammys, the Emmys to the Oscars. Vogue, 12 Mar. 2024 The actor recently spoke to THR about his red-carpet style aesthetic. Degen Pener, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Mar. 2024 What better place to debut a new hairstyle than the Oscars 2024 red-carpet? Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 11 Mar. 2024 The 30-minute special, executive produced by David Chamberlin, highlights Oscar nominees, performers and presenters, and red-carpet arrivals. Ashley Iasimone, Billboard, 10 Mar. 2024 All-expenses paid travel packages including stays at luxury hotels around the world, are among the most expensive gift-bag items for red-carpet VIPs at the Oscars. Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2024 Online investigators are also attempting to get hints about Swift’s upcoming album by comparing things as seemingly random as her song titles to her red-carpet outfits. Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 29 Feb. 2024 Penélope Cruz has our hearts racing with her latest red-carpet ensamble! Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 25 Feb. 2024 Colman Domingo in Off-White The best actor nominee for Rustin continues to push style boundaries with his red-carpet looks, including this blush pink tuxedo, a custom look by Off-White. Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Feb. 2024
Noun
On the red carpet before the event, Morris spoke admiringly of John and Taupin’s working relationship. Emily Yahr, Washington Post, 21 Mar. 2024 Though Sweeney kept her actual hands in her pockets while posing on the red carpet, her nails were a mini work of art just like the intricate breastplate. Kara Nesvig, Allure, 18 Mar. 2024 The 30-year-old daughter of Demi Moore and Bruce Willis recently shared a throwback video on Instagram of her as a young child alongside her father at a red carpet event. EW.com, 18 Mar. 2024 In the video, her father Bruce Willis is holding a young Tallulah in his arms while appearing at a red carpet event. Alli Rosenbloom, CNN, 18 Mar. 2024 But first, celebrities arrived on the red carpet for a moment to serve looks; a celebration of beauty and Black excellence before the ceremony began. India Espy-Jones, Essence, 17 Mar. 2024 The actor revealed the update to Variety on the red carpet for the 55th NAACP Image Awards. Jaden Thompson, Variety, 17 Mar. 2024 Also among the boldface names in attendance was Jonathan Majors, accompanying girlfriend and nominee Meagan Good in the pair’s first major red carpet event together, and Majors’ most high-profile appearance since he was found guilty of assault and harassment in December. Anaja I. Smith, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Mar. 2024 Presenters bowed out at the last minute; nominees chose not to show up; the guests who attended did not stop along the red carpet and were asked to wear darker, more subdued outfits; and the night was filled with comments about the war from the likes of Adrien Brody, Nicole Kidman and Chris Cooper. Christy Piña, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Mar. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

Adjective

from the traditional laying down of a red carpet for important guests to walk on

First Known Use

Adjective

1947, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1934, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of red-carpet was in 1934

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Cite this Entry

“Red-carpet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/red-carpet. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

red-carpet

adjective
red-car·​pet
-ˈkär-pət
: marked by ceremonial courtesy
red-carpet treatment

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