favourite

British  

/ ˈfeɪvrɪt, ˈfeɪvərɪt /

adjective

1. (prenominal) most liked; preferred above all others

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noun

1. 1. a person or thing regarded with especial preference or liking

   2. ( as modifier )

      a favourite book

2. sport a competitor thought likely to win

3. (pl) computing a place on certain browsers that allows internet users to list the addresses of websites they find and like with a click of the mouse so that they can revisit them merely by opening the list and clicking on the address

4. to display favouritism

Etymology

Origin of favourite

C16: from Italian favorito , from favorire to favour, from Latin favēre

Example Sentences

"On form you would make Xintong favourite to retain his title," added Murphy.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

"Netflix changed my life in so many ways, and my all‑time favourite memory was January 2016, when we enabled nearly the entire planet to enjoy our service," Hastings said.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

Sandra also asked for her coffin to be in her favourite colour, royal blue.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Benin presidential election favourite Romuald Wadagni headed for victory Monday as his opponent conceded defeat even as votes were still being counted.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

From that day, Springbok radio became my favourite station.

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane