an area, usually circular, at a racetrack where the winning horse and its jockey, owner, etc. are brought for recognition
winner's circle in American English
noun
1.
a small, usually circular area or enclosure at a racetrack where awards are bestowed on winning mounts and their jockeys
2.
any select group of winners, achievers, or those that have been accepted as worthy
the winner's circle of fine wines
Word origin
[1950–55]This word is first recorded in the period 1950–55. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: International Gothic, action painting, bleep, point spread, speech recognition
Examples of 'winner's circle' in a sentence
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And you step into the winner's circle via contests played in teams of two.
The Sun (2017)
A team of family members steps into the winner's circle.
The Sun (2013)
Luck sees a team of relatives in the winner's circle.
The Sun (2014)
And on getting into the winner's circle once more.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
His immediate ambitions are to get back to the winner's circle and then to concentrate on the major championships.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Passion has eluded that concrete bowl of a winner's circle since its unveiling two years ago.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Not much went his way here, yet he carved his path to the winner's circle with something to spare.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
The former champion jumps jockey completed his 1,000-mile walk in 1,000 hours by entering the winner's circle to rapturous applause.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
Nothing is easy and to be standing in the winner's circle, almost, is so amazing.