: a greeting or reception marked by ceremonial courtesy
—usually used in the phrase roll out the red carpet
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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
The couple has been getting red-carpet official with recent outings, five months after the finalization of Jackman's divorce from longtime wife Deborra-Lee Furness in May.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
Gold medalist and renowned gymnast Simone Biles was among the high-profile guests, styling a red carpet look that made her shimmer from head to toe.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
With varying designs from international and domestic fashion houses, Watts’ handbags include everything from casual, everyday bucket bags to red-carpet-ready clutches.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
The couple has been getting red-carpet official with recent outings, five months after the finalization of Jackman's divorce from longtime wife Deborra-Lee Furness in May.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
Noun
There, the former couple was posing on the red carpet, and Schumer pretended to trip and fall in front of them.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
Gold medalist and renowned gymnast Simone Biles was among the high-profile guests, styling a red carpet look that made her shimmer from head to toe.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2025
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“Red-carpet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/red-carpet. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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