lap of honour

British

noun

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

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At the end of a fractious series, India broke off from the delirious celebrations to commiserate with Woakes, then embarked on a lap of honour, soaking up a historic win with their jubilant fans.

From BBC • Aug. 4, 2025

I did a lap of honour and told Eddie Hearn I was retiring.

From BBC • May 29, 2025

The England captain was applauded when he came on and also when he went on a solo lap of honour at the end of the game.

From BBC • Aug. 10, 2024

If a 45-day lap of honour around India was meant to culminate with a coronation in the final, then it was the real kings that took the crown.

From BBC • Nov. 20, 2023

The same isn't true of all those on that lap of honour though.

From BBC • Oct. 28, 2023

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