lap of honour

British

noun

a ceremonial circuit of a racing track, etc, by the winner of a race

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lap of honour

He played the hits one last time, with England explaining Stokes' promotion was an attempt to get ahead of the chase, rather than a lap of honour.

From BBC ● Jun. 28, 2026

After the match, when there was a lap of honour, a number of France's 2018 World Cup winners were on the pitch, including Giroud, who plays his club football in Lille, and Rapahel Varane.

From BBC ● Jun. 9, 2026

The last time it was achieved, a lap of honour took place around a partially built Celtic Park.

From BBC ● Nov. 18, 2025

There had been fanciful ideas that McIlroy, enjoying what has been a week-long lap of honour in his home country, would provide the fairytale ending.

From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2025

"I stood there and saw her embark on a lap of honour and knew she'd cheated," she said.

From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2024

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