red-carpet
Glamorous entrance walkway
Red-carpet functions as an adjective describing treatment or events characterized by special ceremony, luxury, and VIP status.
The term comes from the literal red carpet rolled out for dignitaries and celebrities at formal occasions.
A red-carpet welcome or red-carpet treatment implies being received with exceptional honor and fanfare.
The studio gave their star director the red-carpet treatment at every premiere.
The hyphenated form typically precedes nouns; without the hyphen, red carpet usually refers to the carpet itself.
Top celebrity ranking
- VIPNotable, for short
- starLuminous astronomical object
- paparazziAggressive celebrity photographers
- entourageAttendants accompanying someone important
publicist · starlet · mogul · icon · diva · Hollywood · Bollywood · supermodel
Long formal garment
- coutureCustom high-fashion design
- designerOne who plans appearances
- stilettosThin, high-heeled shoes
- tuxedoMen's formal evening attire
jewels · diamonds · ensemble · train · sequins · Valentino · Versace · Chanel
First public performance
- galaFestive formal occasion
- awardsFormal honors bestowed
- OscarsFilm achievement honors
- GrammysMusic industry awards
Cannes · festival · ceremony · opening · debut · afterparty · banquet · inauguration
Those who take pictures
- flashbulbsDisposable photo illumination devices
- posesHeld body positions
- interviewFormal questioning session
- backdropRear stage scenery
stanchions · arrivals · procession · fanfare · crowd · fans · cheering · broadcast
A-list
Top celebrity ranking
entourage · publicist · starlet · mogul · icon · diva · Hollywood · Bollywood · supermodel · influencer
gown
Long formal garment
tuxedo · jewels · diamonds · ensemble · train · sequins · Valentino · Versace · Chanel · Dior
premiere
First public performance
Grammys · Cannes · festival · ceremony · opening · debut · afterparty · banquet · inauguration · reception
photographers
Those who take pictures
- flashbulbsDisposable photo illumination devices
- posesHeld body positions
- interviewFormal questioning session
backdrop · stanchions · arrivals · procession · fanfare · crowd · fans · cheering · broadcast · livestream
welcome
Hospitable greeting offered
hostess · entrance · arrival · doorway · foyer · invitation · guestlist · check-in · escort · meet-and-greet