favorite
adjective
1. appealing to the general public
- a favorite tourist attraction
Similar word(s): popular, favourite
2. preferred above all others and treated with partiality
- the favored child
Similar word(s): loved, favored, favourite, pet, preferent, preferred
Sentences with favorite as an adjective:
- That is my favorite flavor of ice cream. I'd eat it daily if I could.
noun
1. something regarded with special favor or liking
- that book is one of my favorites
Similar word(s): favourite
Definition categories: thought, choice, pick, selection
2. a special loved one
Similar word(s): darling, dearie, deary, ducky, favourite, pet
Definition categories: person, lover
3. a competitor thought likely to win
Similar word(s): favourite
Definition categories: person, challenger, competition, competitor, contender, rival
Sentences with favorite as a noun:
- The teacher's favorite always went first.
- He's the favorite, he'll probably be elected.
verb
1. (Internet) To bookmark.
2. (Internet) To add to one's list of favorites on a website that allows users to compile such lists.