favourite

/ ˈfeɪvrɪt; ˈfeɪvərɪt /

adjective

1. prenominal most liked; preferred above all others

noun

1. 1. a person or thing regarded with especial preference or liking
   2. ( as modifier )

      a favourite book

2. sport a competitor thought likely to win
3. pl computing a place on certain browsers that allows internet users to list the addresses of websites they find and like with a click of the mouse so that they can revisit them merely by opening the list and clicking on the address
4. play favourites
   to display favouritism

Word History and Origins

Origin of favourite¹

C16: from Italian favorito , from favorire to favour, from Latin favēre

Example Sentences

South Africa are overwhelming favourites to inflict defeat on Wales, who have lost their past 11 Test matches.

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It is their best start to a season since 1934 as Dan Campbell's side reinforced their position as the NFC favourites to make what would be their first ever Super Bowl.

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Both the song and the replica of Gary that the group have taken on tour are fan favourites.

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Littler, who finished runner-up on his debut last year, has been installed as the favourite by bookmakers after winning the Grand Slam.

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Football fans will hear some of their favourite Lionesses make special station announcements as they travel across London for a "historic weekend" in the women's game.

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