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 of preferred

• selected
• select
• favorite
• favored
• chosen

Examples of preferred in a Sentence

my preferred means of communication is e-mail

Recent Examples on the Web

Courtney Williams is also having her most efficient shooting season now that Miles has moved her back to her preferred shooting guard position. — Annie Costabile, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026

Its preferred fixes include rapid deployment of natural-gas turbines and fuel cells, colocating data centers with operating nuclear plants, and converting former Bitcoin-mining sites that already have access to power infrastructure. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2026

Most of all, show evidence that MLB wants Orlando as a preferred expansion market. — Rich Bradley, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2026

As an Amazon Ads Advanced Partner and Zalando Marketing Services preferred partner, the company also provides best-in-class support on Europe’s top sports and fashion marketplaces. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 20 Aug. 2026

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