WORD MEANING
Velvet rope meaning
VEL-vit rohp · noun
A rope covered in velvet fabric, often used as a barrier to control access or guide crowds.
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A metaphor for exclusive access or privilege, especially in social or entertainment contexts.
A term for a selective process that limits participation or entry.
The term can be used literally or figuratively to describe physical barriers or social exclusivity.
Examples
The club only lets VIPs past the velvet rope.
She waited patiently behind the velvet rope for her turn to enter.