noun
- a person or thing that is liked or preferred more than others
- a competitor or team expected to win a contest
Usage: British spelling; American spelling is 'favorite'
Usage: sports context
adjective
- preferred or liked more than others
Usage: British spelling; American spelling is 'favorite'
Examples
- Pizza is my favourite food.
- She has been the favourite to win the championship all season.
- What is your favourite colour?
- The home team is the favourite in tomorrow's match.
- He is a favourite among his students because he makes learning fun.
- That book became a favourite of readers worldwide.