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

Awarding four stars, the Times added: "Break open the marmalade: the West End has a new hit musical that will surely give Matilda a run for its money as a children's favourite."

From BBC

Norris is still the favourite to win the title - the points margin means that he just needs to finish third to win the championship in Abu Dhabi on Sunday even if Verstappen wins the race.

From BBC

"He was a lovely stag with a beautiful pair of antlers and was a big favourite with the public who walk through the park."

From BBC

Such is the Springbok's strength in depth, however, that Rassie Erasmus's side look the clear favourites over what seems to be a desperately underpowered and inexperienced Welsh team.

From Barron's

Celtic fans belted out O'Neill's name during the closing stages in Rotterdam, paying tribute to one of their favourite sons.

From BBC