odds-on

adjective

ˈädz-ˈȯn 

-ˈän

1

: having or viewed as having a better than even chance to win

the odds-on favorite

2

: not involving much risk : pretty sure

an odds-on bet

Examples of odds-on in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Prediction Week 1 starter — Smack RIGHT GUARD Anthony Belton, a second round draft pick in 2025, started the final six games at this spot last season and was the odds-on favorite here when camp began. — Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

The Hammers are 7/4 favourites to win the Championship and are odds-on for promotion. — Dean Jones, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026

Ronaldo, the odds-on favorite to lead that World Cup in goals, did not score. — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 16 June 2026

The women's odds-on favorite Aryna Sabalenka lost in the quarterfinals to Diana Shnaider after going up 6-3 4-1. — Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1888, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for odds-on

• anton
• argon
• axon
• baronne
• baryon
• baton
• boron
• buisson
• bygone
• capon
• cardon
• chiffon