Synonyms of lap

lap 1 of 3

noun

as in leg

a portion of a trip

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• leg
• stage
• layover
• stopover

lap

2 of 3

verb (1)

1

as in to wash

to flow along or against

the waves gently lapped the sandy shore

Synonyms & Similar Words

• wash
• bathe
• lip
• splash
• lave
• ripple
• bubble
• slosh
• gurgle
• plash

2

as in to splash

to flow in a broken irregular stream

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• wash
• splash
• bubble
• drip
• trickle
• ripple
• dribble
• gurgle
• swirl
• guggle
• rush
• plash
• drop
• eddy
• purl
• jet
• swish
• squirt
• spurt
• spew
• gush
• whish
• spout
• swoosh
• swash

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• stream
• run
• roll
• pour

3

as in to ripple

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

• splash
• ripple
• bubble
• slosh
• gurgle
• plash
• swash
• babble

lap

3 of 3

verb (2)

1

as in to overlap

to lie over parts of one another

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• overlap
• overlay
• overlie
• overspread
• shingle

2

as in to wrap

to surround or cover closely

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• wrap
• envelop
• shroud
• bosom
• enclose
• drape
• encase
• mantle
• muffle
• veil
• encompass
• inclose
• embrace
• involve
• cocoon
• embosom
• enfold
• encircle
• bower
• embower
• swathe
• enshroud
• enwrap
• cloak
• embed
• circumfuse
• circle
• enswathe
• curtain
• blanket
• invest
• disguise
• swaddle
• imbed
• overlay
• mask
• camouflage
• overspread
• enwind
• enlace

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• strip
• expose
• bare
• denude

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of lap

Noun

The New York Yankees made the second-largest offer ever to a professional athlete when their final bid of $760 million over 16 years landed in free agent outfielder Juan Soto's lap last weekend. —Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024

Last year, at the end of a 12-hour shift, his legs were hurting when a child hurled himself onto his lap. —Wendy Grossman Kantor, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024

Verb

Gentle waves lap the shore at Carvalhal beach, where Surf in Comporta offers lessons for children and adults. —Kelley Manley, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2024

But, just like the Mediterranean lapping at the sand, these things come in waves. —Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 20 Nov. 2024

Phrases Containing lap

• lap (up)
• the lap of luxury