noun
fa·vor·ite | \ˈfā-v(ə-)rət, ˈfā-vərt, chiefly dialectal ˈfā-və-ˌrīt\
Definition of favorite
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: one that is treated or regarded with special
favor or likingThat song is my favorite.especially
: a person who is specially loved, trusted, or provided with
favors by someone of high rank or authorityThe king granted the land to two of his favorites.
2
: a competitor judged most likely to winWhich horse is the favorite in this race?