Definition of favourite Favourite
/fˈeɪvɹɪt/ - fa•vour•ite
We found 12 definitions of favourite from 3 different sources.
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British English
favourite - /fˈeɪvɹɪt/
American English
favorite - /fejˈvɚɪt/
What does favourite mean?
WordNet
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| favourite - preferred above all others and treated with partiality; "the favored child" | ||
| favored, favorite, best-loved, pet, preferred, preferent | ||
| loved held dear; "his loved companion of many years" | ||
| favourite - appealing to the general public; "a favorite tourist attraction" | ||
| favorite | ||
| popular (of music or art) new and of general appeal (especially among young people) | ||
Noun |
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| favourite - a special loved one | ||
| darling, favorite, pet, dearie, deary, ducky | ||
| lover a person who loves someone or is loved by someone | ||
| chosen an exclusive group of people; "one of the elect who have power inside the government" | ||
| macushla (an Irish term of address expressing affection) darling | ||
| mollycoddle a pampered darling; an effeminate man | ||
| favourite - something regarded with special favor or liking; "that book is one of my favorites" | ||
| favorite | ||
| choice, selection, pick the act of choosing or selecting; "your choice of colors was unfortunate"; "you can take your pick" | ||
| favourite - a competitor thought likely to win | ||
| front-runner, favorite | ||
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Wiktionary 
- favourite (Noun)
A person who enjoys special regard or favour. - favourite (Noun)
A person who is preferred or trusted above all others. - favourite (Noun)
A contestant or competitor thought most likely to win. - favourite (Verb)
To bookmark. - favourite (Verb)
To add to one's list of favourites on a website that allows users to compile such lists. - favourite (Adjective)
Preferred or liked above all others.
Part of speech
🔤- favourite, noun, singular of favourites.
