2favorite (US) or Brit favourite noun
plural favorites [count] 1 : a person or a thing that is liked more than others : a favorite person or thing
▪ Of all his books, do you have a favorite? ▪ She's always been the teacher's favorite. [=pet] ▪ That movie is my favorite. ▪ That movie is a great favorite with audiences everywhere. 2 : a person, team, etc., that is considered most likely to win
▪ He's the (heavy/clear) favorite in the election. = He's the (heavy/clear) favorite to win the election. ▪ She always bets (on) the favorite [=bets for the horse that is favored to win] when she goes to the races.
▪ Of all his books, do you have a favorite? ▪ She's always been the teacher's favorite. [=pet] ▪ That movie is my favorite. ▪ That movie is a great favorite with audiences everywhere.
▪ He's the (heavy/clear) favorite in the election. = He's the (heavy/clear) favorite to win the election. ▪ She always bets (on) the favorite [=bets for the horse that is favored to win] when she goes to the races.
