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

The luxury hotel is a favourite with the diplomatic jet-set, given its proximity to the United Nations, and is well-versed in hosting sensitive talks behind closed doors.

From Barron's

She will be desperate to avoid the disaster that befell hot men's favourite Ilia Malinin, who suffered a nightmare last week, slumping to an eighth-place finish.

From Barron's

Italy proved they belonged in exalted company against England, one of the pre-tournament favourites.

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Malinin came into these Olympics as the hottest of favourites, but the skater who had not lost for more than two years suffered a nightmare on the ice.

From Barron's

Ilia Malinin helped the United States defend their team gold ahead of Japan with Italy third, but then the hot favourite suffered a meltdown in the men's individual event, slumping to eighth.

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