Phrases starting with the letter: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
Previous word: favored
Next word: favorite son
Definition of: favorite
(fā′vər·it) adjective
Regarded with special favor; preferred.
—noun
1. A person or animal that is considered to have the best chance of success in a race or other contest.
2. A person or thing particularly liked or favored. Also Brit. fa′vour·ite. [<OF favorit <Ital. favorito, pp. of favorire favor <L favor]
Comment about this word, ask questions, or add new information about this topic: