preferred

adjective

pre·​ferred pri-ˈfərd 

1

: liked better or best : used or wanted in preference to others

a preferred method

'Leveled' is the preferred spelling in American English.

2

: having special status or receiving special treatment or benefits

preferred customers

Synonyms

• selected
• select
• favorite
• favored
• chosen

Examples of preferred in a Sentence

my preferred means of communication is e-mail

Recent Examples on the Web

Then, the sandwich is loaded up with lettuce, tomato, Cheddar cheese, bacon, and your preferred filet. —Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2025

The Magpies came in with a significant offer, but once again would fall short of signing their preferred target. —Manuel Veth, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025

Stay informed: Keep yourself informed by tuning in to NOAA Weather Radio or your preferred weather news station. —Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 7 Aug. 2025

Or rather, his 50% tariff on Brazil—the world’s largest producer of coffee—isn’t investors’ preferred cup of tea. —Jim Edwards, Fortune, 6 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1748, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Phrases Containing preferred

• preferred provider
• preferred provider organization
• preferred stock

Rhymes for preferred

• afterword
• firebird
• hummingbird
• ladybird
• mockingbird
• overheard
• thunderbird
• undergird
• undeterred
• absurd
• averred
• bluebird