lap of honor
Champion's celebratory circuit
A lap of honor is a victory circuit around a sports field or track, taken by winners to acknowledge applause from spectators.
Common in British English; Americans typically say victory lap.
The term extends to any celebratory tour after an achievement: The retiring CEO made a lap of honor through the company's offices.
Offering of respect
- accoladeExpression of high esteem
- ovationExtended audience applause
- applauseCollective hand-clapping approval
- cheersCasual toast or farewell
acclaim · kudos · praise · commendation · plaudits · homage · salute · acknowledgment
Formal moving line
- paradeCeremonial public procession
- pageantryElaborate ceremonial display
- pompOstentatious display of dignity
- ritualCeremonial set of actions
finale · farewell · commemoration · observance · processional · cortege · send-off · valediction
Resounding, celebrated victory
- championTop competitor, or advocate
- podiumRaised platform for speakers
- goldElement seventy-nine
- medalistCompetition award recipient
winner · trophy · medal · laurels · glory · success · achievement · victor
Intense, expressive happiness
- elationIntense triumphant joy
- revelryNoisy, lively celebration
- joyIntense positive emotion
- cheeringVocal encouragement given
festivities · merriment · exultation · glee · excitement · euphoria · rejoicing · triumphalism
tribute
Offering of respect
- accoladeExpression of high esteem
- ovationExtended audience applause
- applauseCollective hand-clapping approval
cheers · acclaim · kudos · praise · commendation · plaudits · homage · salute · acknowledgment · appreciation
procession
Formal moving line
- paradeCeremonial public procession
- pageantryElaborate ceremonial display
- pompOstentatious display of dignity
ritual · finale · farewell · commemoration · observance · processional · cortege · send-off · valediction · closing
triumph
Resounding, celebrated victory
medalist · winner · trophy · medal · laurels · glory · success · achievement · victor · crown
jubilation
Intense, expressive happiness
cheering · festivities · merriment · exultation · glee · excitement · euphoria · rejoicing · triumphalism
- victory celebrationsparade, triumph, trophy lift, champagne spray, fireworks
- racing ritualsvictory lane, checkered flag, green flag, podium ceremony, starting grid
lap of honorwalk of shame
Post-hookup morning departure
disqualification · early exit · DNF · elimination · concession
lap of honorqualifying lap
Lap determining grid placement
hot lap · flying lap · sprint · time trial · heat
lap, laps, lapped, lapping, honor, honour, honors, honours, honored