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carpet

[kahr-pit] / ˈkɑr pɪt /
NOUN
nappy floor covering
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The lobby is turned into a makeshift red carpet for women in elaborate gowns on their way to screenings.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

The devil makes only an occasional appearance on the fashion runway and on the red carpet; historically, too, his presence has been minimal.

From Salon • May 17, 2026

Yet, it was no hallucination to see Vin Diesel strutting the red carpet in a custom blazer with rhinestones spelling out “Fast Forever,” the 11th and final installment, scheduled to be released in 2028.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

Trump stepped on to a red carpet at the Great Hall of the People to hundreds of flag-waving children and a military band belting out the Star-Spangled Banner.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Alas, due to his poor eyesight Lord Fredrick missed his target and ended up sprawled on the carpet.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood




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