adj
favourite
FAYV-riht
adj
1
Liked more than any other of its kind.
"Pizza is my favourite food."
"What's your favourite film of the year?"
noun
1
The person or thing someone likes best.
"This song has always been a favourite of mine."
"She was clearly the teacher's favourite."
2
The competitor or contestant most expected to win.
"The champion goes into the final as the clear favourite."
How to Use Favourite
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe one you like best, or the one tipped to win.
UK vs US
American English spells this "favorite".
Common pairings
favourite colour
clear favourite
firm favourite
Word Forms
more favourite comparative, favourited past tense, favourites plural, favourites singular, most favourite superlative, favouritemost superlative, favouritest superlative
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Etymology
From 16th-century French favorit, ultimately from Latin favor ("goodwill") — tracing back to the verb faveo, "to favour, support."