lap of honour

• Tour d'honneur effectué par le vainqueur autour du terrain, de la piste ou de l'arène après une compétition, souvent pour saluer les applaudissements du public.

A celebratory victory lap taken by a winner around a sports field, track, or arena after a competition, often to acknowledge applause from spectators.

1. Victory lapB2formal

   A celebratory lap around the track or field taken by a winner after a race or competition.

   tour d'honneur

   • After winning the marathon, she took a slow lap of honour to thank the crowd.
   • The team ran a lap of honour around the stadium holding their trophy.
   • The athlete's lap of honour was met with cheers and applause from the audience.