victory lap

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An extra lap taken by the winner of a race to celebrate.

lapADJECTIVE + lap (noun)

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victory

Examples (10)

  • I skated a victory lap around the rink.
  • The team took a well-deserved victory lap after winning the championship.
  • He was so ecstatic, he performed an impromptu victory lap on the stage.
  • After years of hard work, receiving the award felt like a personal victory lap.
  • The athlete paused to soak in the cheers before beginning his victory lap.
  • Fans erupted as their hero embarked on a joyous victory lap.
  • Even though it wasn't a race, completing the project felt like a small victory lap for us.
  • The manager allowed the successful sales team a symbolic victory lap at the meeting.
  • She savored every moment of her victory lap, waving to the ecstatic crowd.
  • A final victory lap concluded the ceremony, bringing an emotional end to the games.