Synonyms of laps

laps 1 of 3

noun

plural of lap

as in legs

a portion of a trip

we were on the last lap of the journey, eagerly heading for home

Synonyms & Similar Words

• legs
• stages
• stopovers
• layovers

laps

2 of 3

verb (1)

present tense third-person singular of lap

1

as in washes

to flow along or against

the waves gently lapped the sandy shore

Synonyms & Similar Words

• washes
• splashes
• bathes
• lips
• laves
• ripples
• bubbles
• gurgles
• sloshes
• plashes

2

as in splashes

to flow in a broken irregular stream

the creek lapped along through the ravine before collecting in the pond

Synonyms & Similar Words

• splashes
• washes
• bubbles
• drips
• ripples
• trickles
• dribbles
• gurgles
• swirls
• plashes
• guggles
• rushes
• eddies
• drops
• squirts
• jets
• spurts
• swishes
• purls
• swooshes
• gushes
• swashes
• spouts
• spews
• whishes

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• streams
• runs
• rolls
• pours

3

as in ripples

to move with a splashing motion

a stiff breeze that was causing the lake waters to lap against the hull with some force

Synonyms & Similar Words

• splashes
• ripples
• bubbles
• sloshes
• plashes
• gurgles
• swashes
• babbles

laps

3 of 3

verb (2)

present tense third-person singular of lap

1

as in overlaps

to lie over parts of one another

the armadillo's plates lap tightly so as to form a protective shield

Synonyms & Similar Words

• overlaps
• overlays
• overlies
• shingles
• overspreads

2

as in wraps

to surround or cover closely

this recording of the symphony is sure to lap listeners in stereophonic bliss

Synonyms & Similar Words

• wraps
• shrouds
• envelops
• encloses
• encases
• drapes
• encompasses
• mantles
• muffles
• embosoms
• involves
• cocoons
• embowers
• bowers
• enfolds
• swathes
• veils
• enswathes
• bosoms
• encircles
• circles
• embraces
• circumfuses
• enwraps
• enshrouds
• embeds
• blankets
• curtains
• cloaks
• invests
• swaddles
• overlays
• disguises
• masks
• camouflages
• overspreads
• enwinds
• enlaces

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• strips
• exposes
• bares
• denudes

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of laps

Noun

Drivers will tackle 147 laps, for a total of just under 250 miles each. — Rachel Treisman, NPR, 21 Aug. 2026

Sunday’s IndyCar Series race will consist of 147 laps, creating a 250-mile race in honor of America 250. — Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 20 Aug. 2026

After Spain’s historic win was secured, Rodri ran giddy laps of the camp and the smile never dropped. — Amelie Claydon, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026

With 24 laps remaining, the Team Penske driver snatched the lead from Christopher Bell, who had pitted 20 laps earlier and was trying to stretch his tires to the finish on Richmond’s abrasive surface. — ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026

Team President Jill Gregory highlighted the importance of consistency and Ericsson's strong 2026 season, which includes his first NTT P1 Award, a podium finish, six top 10s, and 132 laps led. — Bruce Martin, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Some players take laps around the track or listen to music, but Chiefs receiver Xavier Worthy’s pre-game ritual is different. — Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2026

The grand prix is going from 125 laps to 147 laps, meaning the race will now be 250 miles. — Mike Stunson, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026

Thanks mostly to Caitlin Clark falling into their laps, attendance is up, there's more revenue in the sport and media attention has grown exponentially. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 31 July 2026

Verb

The 250-mile race, or 147 laps around the track, is expected to take about 3 hours to finish and will be broadcast live on Fox. — Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026

The race will consist of 147 laps around a course at the east end of the National Mall. — Stephen J. Beard, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026

Today, just a shallow pool laps around the base of the 336 marble columns that support the structure. — Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Aug. 2026

Two laps later, Verstappen made a late move under braking, diving past the Ferrari at Turn 1. — Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 28 July 2026

To focus on your upper body, use a pull buoy between your legs while swimming laps. — Patricia Neligan, AJC.com, 27 July 2026

Adult cats that haven’t nursed in over a decade will still knead blankets, laps and each other, with no milk anywhere in the picture. — Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Trump’s announcement took some off guard and upended the housing victory laps lawmakers had planned. — Cq Roll Call, Boston Herald, 24 June 2026

Wolhers and her daughter were among the 65 people walking laps around the one-third-mile path Saturday at Hinkston Park in the park district’s annual Go Waukegan walk series designed for the purpose that Rachel Wolhers sought. — Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026