a complete circuit of a racecourse, the act of passing or completing a certain amount of time

do laps, last lap, on someone's tail

Formal and Informal Expressions of laps

In different contexts, you can replace 'laps' with suitable alternatives. In a more formal setting, 'circuits, rounds' is apt. In informal speech or writing, 'loops, revolutions' is a commonplace synonym.

laps: Explore its Definition & Usage

laps Definition

1a complete circuit of a racecourse
2the act of passing or completing a certain amount of time

Using laps: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "laps" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

Example
He completed ten laps around the track.
Example
The timer recorded the number of laps completed by each swimmer.
Example
I lost track of the laps I did while jogging.
Example
She took a few laps around the pool before starting her swim.

laps Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for laps

rounds
revolutions
circuits
loops

Phrases with laps

do laps
to swim, run, or cycle around a course or track
Example
I usually do 20 laps in the pool for my workout.
last lap
the final circuit of a racecourse
Example
The crowd cheered as the runners entered the last lap of the race.
on someone's tail
very close behind someone, especially in a race
Example
He was on the leader's tail for the last few laps of the race.

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Summary: laps in Brief

The term 'laps' [læps] refers to a complete circuit of a racecourse or the act of passing or completing a certain amount of time. It is used in various contexts such as swimming, running, cycling, and racing. 'Do laps' means to swim, run, or cycle around a course or track, while 'last lap' refers to the final circuit of a racecourse. 'On someone's tail' means very close behind someone, especially in a race.