odds-on
Americanadjective
adjective
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(of a chance, horse, etc) rated at even money or less to win
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regarded as more or most likely to win, succeed, happen, etc
Etymology
Origin of odds-on
First recorded in 1885–90
Example Sentences
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Majborough was the odds-on favourite to claim victory in the big race of the day but a poor jumping display made it an impossible victory.
From BBC ● Mar. 11, 2026
Jessie Buckley, who plays the grief-stricken Agnes, is odds-on favourite for best leading actress after winning the best drama actress honours at the Golden Globes.
From Barron's ● Feb. 22, 2026
It’s no surprise that Shiffrin and Johnson are the odds-on favorites to win gold.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 9, 2026
They figure to have several players who will get MVP votes at the end of the season, including the odds-on favorite for the award in Ohtani.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2025
It was an odds-on bet they all knew each other.
From The Observers by G. L. Vandenburg
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