variants
or British favourite
always used before a noun
: most liked
Red is my favorite color. [=the color I like most]
What's your favorite movie?
Washing dishes is my least favorite chore. [=the chore I like least]
variants
or British favourite
plural favorites
1
: a person or a thing that is liked more than others : a favorite person or thing
Of all his books, do you have a favorite?
She's always been the teacher's favorite. [=pet]
That movie is my favorite.
That movie is a great favorite with audiences everywhere.
2
: a person, team, etc., that is considered most likely to win
He's the (heavy/clear) favorite in the election. = He's the (heavy/clear) favorite to win the election.
She always bets (on) the favorite [=bets for the horse that is favored to win] when she goes to the races.
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“Favorite.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/favorite. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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