Main Entry:

¹fa·vor·ite

Pronunciation:

\ˈfā-v(ə-)rət, ˈfā-vərt, chiefly dialect ˈfā-və-ˌrīt\

Function:

noun

Etymology:

Italian favorito, past participle of favorire to favor, from favore favor, from Latin favor

Date:

1583

1: one that is treated or regarded with special favor or liking ; especially : a person who is specially loved, trusted, or provided with favors by someone of high rank or authority2: a competitor judged most likely to win