victory lap
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3.8
- noun
- /ˈvɪktəri læp/
:
vuelta de victoria
- took a victory lap
- ran a victory lap
- victory lap after winning
Philly D on his victory lap.
- Philly D on his victory lap.
Examples
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The RNC can thump their chest, pump their fists, high-five, and take a victory lap, but it won't mean a thing if Mitt does not have 270 electoral votes on the evening of November 6.
Blog text (21) -
After that, it was scramble, incomplete pass, and then get off the field so the Wolverines (8-3, 6-1) could enjoy their victory lap and soak in the warm cheers on Senior Day before a Michigan Stadium crowd of 113,016.
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The crowd erupted in applause as the champion took a victory lap around the track to celebrate the win.
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After securing first place, the runner joyfully completed a victory lap with his supporters cheering loudly.
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After her stunning performance, the athlete happily waved to the fans during her victory lap around the stadium.
Synonyms
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5.0
A run or walk around a track that celebrates a win and thanks fans
How Celebratory
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning is directly compositional: 'victory' = success and 'lap' = a circuit, so a learner who knows both words can infer it is a circuit or public turn taken to celebrate a win. This sports-based, literal combination is common cross-linguistically and follows normal noun + noun composition, making it immediately understandable to B1 learners.
Etymology
Victory lap comes from racing: when the winner crosses the finish line they take an extra lap around the track, waving to the crowd. So a victory lap is literally an extra lap to 'celebrate' after a win.