Favorite

/ˈfeɪvərɪt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person or thing regarded with special favor or preference.

Ice cream is my favorite dessert.

A competitor or team considered most likely to win.

The home team is the favorite to win the championship.

adjective

Preferred before all others of the same kind.

My favorite movie is 'Inception'.

Regarded with special favor or preference.

She is my favorite teacher because she makes learning fun.

Middle English, from Old French 'favorit', from Latin 'favorem' meaning 'favor'.

favorite son

A person regarded as a favored child or member of a group.

the favorite

The person or entry regarded as having the best chance of winning.

fan favorite

A person or thing that is favored by the fans.

favor

A kind or helpful act.

preference

A greater liking for one alternative over another.

Fave

That movie is my fave!

Go-to

This café is my go-to for coffee.