victory lap
A celebratory extra lap of the race track taken after the conclusion of a raceA celebratory extra lap of the race track taken after the conclusion of a race.
» Tom did a victory lap around the field.
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4 sensesA celebratory extra lap of the race track taken after the conclusion of a race.
Siegerrunde, Ehrenrunde
(figuratively)An act of pride or celebration that follows a great achievement or success.
(Canada, US, slang)One or more years of study beyond the traditional four taken to complete one's undergraduate degree.
(Canada, Ontario, slang)One or more additional years of study in high school.
- a lap by the winning person or team run to celebrate the victory
Examples
4 sentencesTom did a victory lap around the field.
Tom did a victory lap around the track.
Reading the obituary section, for old people, is like taking a victory lap.
deDie Sterbeanzeigen zu lesen ist für alte Menschen wie eine Siegesrunde zu drehen. — Yorwba
Tom did a victory lap.
ruТом совершил круг почёта. — AntonKhorev
Translations
3 languagesBy meaning 1
Forms
plural: victory laps| Singular | victory lap |
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Synonyms
1 synonyms- a lap by the winning person or team run to celebrate the victory:lap of honour