Synonyms for lap

noun

1. The body from the waist to the knees when sitting

   knees, legs, thighs, front, seat.

2. The portion that overlaps

   extension, overlap, fold; see flap, overhang.

3. Part of a race

   circuit, round, loop; see distance 3, race 3.

drop into someone's lap

in the lap of luxury

in the lap of the gods